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COVID-19 Pandemic News

Other Security News

COVID-19 Pandemic News

• Global COVID-19 cases surpass 300 mln: Johns Hopkins University People's Daily 07 Jan 2022 -- Global COVID-19 cases topped 300 million on Thursday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University.

United States

• Supreme Court Hears Arguments Against Biden COVID-19 Mandates VOA 07 Jan 2022 -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday heard oral arguments on two of President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine policies, during which it appeared skeptical about the administration's legal authority to impose these sweeping requirements.
• Louisiana National Guard continues COVID fight in 2022 Army News 07 Jan 2022 -- The Louisiana National Guard, at the direction of Gov. John Bel Edwards, is conducting coronavirus missions around the state as the new variant spreads.
• DoD Awards Contract to Revival Health Inc. to Purchase COVID-19 Antigen Over-the-Counter Test Kits in Support of POTUS' 500 Million Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests DoD 07 Jan 2022 -- On Jan. 7, 2022, the Department of Defense (DoD), in coordination with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), awarded a contract to Revival Health Inc., located in Manhattan Beach, California, to procure 13.3 million over-the-counter COVID-19 test kits.
• DoD Awards $51.6 Million Contract to Goldbelt Security LLC to Purchase COVID-19 Antigen Over-the-Counter Test Kits in Support of POTUS' 500 Million Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests DoD 07 Jan 2022 -- On Jan. 6, 2022, the Department of Defense (DoD), in coordination with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), awarded a $51.6 million contract to Goldbelt Security, LLC, located in Newport News, Virginia, for delivery of over-the-counter COVID-19 test kits.
• Force Health Protection Guidance (Supplement 18) Revision 1 - Department of Defense Guidance for Protecting All Personnel in DOD Workplaces During the COVID-19 Pandemic DoD 07 Jan 2022 -- Today, the department released the memorandum for Force Health Protection Guidance (Supplement 18) Revision 1 - Department of Defense Guidance for Protecting All Personnel in Department of Defense Workplaces During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic.
• Chaos mounts as U.S. grapples with surging COVID-19 infections People's Daily 07 Jan 2022 -- With more children getting infected, schools resuming virtual class and flights being cancelled, the raging COVID-19 pandemic has left the United States still mired in social disorder and chaos.
• Covid 19 Vaccine Developed by US Researchers Could Help Low-, Middle -Income Countries VOA 07 Jan 2022 -- An affordable COVID-19 vaccine developed by U.S. researchers and being produced in India could help address the vaccine inequity that is prolonging the pandemic as hundreds of millions in low-income countries wait for shots, according to public health experts.

China

• Sinopharm, Sinovac important part of COVAX vaccine initiative: WHO People's Daily 07 Jan 2022 -- More than 180 million doses of Sinopharm and Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines have been shipped to 49 countries through COVAX, playing a crucial global role in boosting immunity and saving lives, a senior World Health Organization (WHO) official said on Thursday.
• 2.88 bln COVID-19 vaccine doses administered on Chinese mainland People's Daily 07 Jan 2022 -- About 2.88 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses had been administered on the Chinese mainland as of Thursday, data from the National Health Commission showed Friday.
• Central China's Zhengzhou reports 42 new COVID-19 local infections People's Daily 07 Jan 2022 -- Zhengzhou City, capital of central China's Henan Province, reported 42 new locally transmitted COVID-19 confirmed cases as of 8 a.m. Friday, local authorities said.
• More Hong Kongers opt for Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine People's Daily 07 Jan 2022 -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) gave about 18,000 initial injections on Tuesday, 61 percent opted for the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.
• Medical services available for Xi'an residents amid COVID-19 resurgence: official People's Daily 07 Jan 2022 -- Xu Mingfei, vice mayor of Xi'an, which has been hit by a resurgence of COVID-19, said the city makes medical services available for all residents despite the epidemic.
• Police jail dozens for resisting, complaining about Xi'an lockdown Radio Free Asia 07 Jan 2022 -- Police in the northern Chinese city of Xi'an have arrested dozens of people for spreading "rumors" online after the authorities banned the city's 13 million residents from posting negative reports from coronavirus lockdown. At the same time, a string of other arrests suggests growing public anger over restrictions that have left many without access to adequate food, daily necessities and urgent medical care.

Europe

• Germany Extends COVID-19 Vaccination Proof to Restaurants, Bars VOA 07 Jan 2022 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday announced that proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test will now be required to enter bars and restaurants in the country.
• UK NHS staff absences hit record high, data shows Press TV 07 Jan 2022 -- The British government faced the highest level of hospital staff absence in early January since the vaccine rollout, data from National Health Service (NHS) shows.
• Britain Records 178,250 New Cases of Coronavirus SPA 07 Jan 2022 -- Britain recorded 178,250 new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 229 deaths in the past 24 hours.

Russia

• Russia Confirms 16,735 New Cases of COVID-19 in Past 24 Hours SPA 07 Jan 2022 -- Russia has confirmed 16,735 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which brings the cumulative total to 10,618,035, the federal response center said on Friday according to Russian News Agency Sputnik.

India

• India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 149.66 Cr India PIB 07 Jan 2022 -- With the administration of more than 94 lakh Doses (94,47,056) vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 149
• COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 357 India PIB 07 Jan 2022 -- In a landmark achievement, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 150 Crore (1,50,52,21,314) today
• Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 07 Jan 2022 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
• COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 07 Jan 2022
• COVID19-Omicron Update India PIB 07 Jan 2022 -- Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has revised the Guidelines for International Arrival on 6th January 2022 in view of the changing nature of COVID -19 virus and evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern (VOCs) i
• Centre Reviews preparedness status of the Entire spectrum of oxygen infrastructure including PSA Plants, Oxygen Concentrators and Oxygen Cylinders,Ventilators with States/UTs India PIB 07 Jan 2022 -- Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary chaired a high-level meeting today to review preparednessstatus of the entire spectrum of oxygen equipment including ventilators, PSA/Oxygen plants, oxygen concentrators and oxygen cylindersfor timely and effective management of the COVID19 pandemic,with States and UTs through a Video Conference today
• India's new COVID-19 cases hit seven-month high SPA 07 Jan 2022 -- India reported 117,100 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, the most highest since early June, as the Omicron variant overtakes Delta in the cities, Reuters reported.

Pakistan

• Pakistan Records 1,293 New Cases of COVID-19, 6 Deaths SPA 07 Jan 2022 -- Pakistan recorded 1,293 confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and 6 deaths as well, in the past 24 hours.

Iran

• COVID-19 kills 19 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 07 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,821 with 19 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
• Iran reports lowest COVID-related daily deaths in almost 2 years Press TV 07 Jan 2022 -- Iran's Health Ministry says the COVID-19 has claimed 19 lives over the past day, the lowest daily toll in almost two years.

Saudi Arabia

• Health Ministry Reports 3,575 New Cases of COVID-19, 817 Recoveries SPA 07 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) reported, in the past 24 hours, 3575 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), and 817 recoveries, while the number of critical cases reached 117.

Taiwan

• New COVID-19 case added to Taoyuan airport cluster CNA 07 Jan 2022 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has confirmed another new case of COVID-19 in a cluster of infections originating at Taoyuan International Airport, and another potential case is still being checked.
• Taiwan sees rise in imported Omicron cases last week: CECC CNA 07 Jan 2022 -- A total of 79 Omicron variant COVID-19 infections have been brought into Taiwan over the past week, bringing the total number of such cases to 138, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Friday.
• CECC revises COVID-19 case count in Taoyuan airport cluster to 11 CNA 07 Jan 2022 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Friday adjusted the number of COVID-19 cases in a cluster at Taoyuan airport to 11, saying that genome sequencing had indicated one of them was not part of an infection chain linked to the cleaning staff.
• Taiwan shortens booster shot interval to 12 weeks CNA 07 Jan 2022 -- The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has decided to shorten the interval between getting a second COVID-19 vaccine shot and a booster shot in Taiwan to 12 weeks, effective immediately.
• Taiwan reports 62 new COVID-19 cases, including 4 domestic CNA 07 Jan 2022 -- Taiwan reported 62 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, including four domestic infections linked to Taoyuan International Airport initially confirmed by Taoyuan City government Thursday evening, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
• 4 more cases confirmed in Taoyuan airport cluster, bringing total to 12 CNA 07 Jan 2022 -- The Taoyuan City government confirmed four additional domestic COVID-19 cases linked to a cluster at Taoyuan International Airport Thursday night, increasing the total number of infections related to the cluster to 12.

Other Countries

• Tunisia Records 2,469 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 07 Jan 2022 -- Tunisia recorded 2,469 new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 7 deaths in the past 24 hours.
• Jordan Records 2,033 New Cases of Coronavirus SPA 07 Jan 2022 -- Jordan announced the registration of 2,033 new infections of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of infections to 1,076,040.
• Palestine Records 458 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 07 Jan 2022 -- Palestine recorded 458 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), 6 new deaths and 384 recoveries in all Palestinian governorates, in the past 24 hours.
• Libya Reports 592 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 07 Jan 2022 -- Libya recorded 592 new infections with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and eleven deaths, in the past 24 hours.
• UAE Reports 2,627 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 07 Jan 2022 -- The UAE recorded 2,627 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of infections to 780,211.
• Mexico Registers 128 more COVID-19 Deaths SPA 07 Jan 2022 -- Mexico registered 128 more COVID-19 deaths on Thursday, according to health ministry data, bringing the death toll to 299,933, Reuters reported.