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21 June 2022 Security News

US State Officials Detail How Trump Tried to Thwart Biden Victory VOA 21 Jun 2022 -- U.S. state officials detailed Tuesday how former President Donald Trump and his political allies tried to get bogus electors appointed in states he lost to Democrat Joe Biden in the 2020 election to keep Trump in power and change vote totals — even though there was no evidence of vote-counting fraud.

U.S. 2nd Fleet holds Communication, Cybersecurity Symposium US Navy 21 Jun 2022 -- U.S. 2nd Fleet hosted the 2022 Communication and Cybersecurity Symposium at Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Va., June 14-16.

Cyberattack causes missile attack sirens to sound in Israel Press TV 21 Jun 2022 -- A suspected cyberattack has caused missile attack sirens to sound in two cities in Israel, the regime's media reports say.

Remarks by President Biden on COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Under Five The White House 21 Jun 2022
Long COVID could affect up to 30 pct of COVID-19 patients: U.S. media People's Daily 21 Jun 2022 -- Long COVID has been found to affect between 10 percent and 30 percent of those who contract COVID-19, regardless of whether they have a mild or serious case, U.S. local media has reported.
Almost 2 in 3 adults in U.S. Hawaii suffer negative effect of COVID-19 People's Daily 21 Jun 2022 -- Almost 2 in 3 adults in U.S. state of Hawaii reported negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, food security, job security, housing and poverty, said a new report from the University of Hawaii.
U.S. to start COVID-19 vaccination for kids as young as 6 months this week People's Daily 21 Jun 2022 -- The United States is expected to start COVID-19 vaccination this week for children as young as 6 months old.

Macao SAR to launch makeshift hospital in battle against fresh COVID-19 spike Global Times 21 Jun 2022 -- China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) initiated two contingency plans ensuring sufficient quarantine and treatment facilities after reporting 49 COVID-19 cases as of Tuesday amid rising epidemic risks.
Chinese mainland reports 9 new local confirmed COVID-19 cases People's Daily 21 Jun 2022 -- The Chinese mainland Monday reported nine locally-transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases, including six in Shanghai and three in Beijing, the National Health Commission said Tuesday.
Shanghai reports 6 confirmed, 3 asymptomatic local COVID-19 cases People's Daily 21 Jun 2022 -- China's Shanghai reported six confirmed locally transmitted COVID-19 cases and three local asymptomatic cases on Monday, the municipal health commission said Tuesday.
Beijing reports three new local COVID-19 infections People's Daily 21 Jun 2022 -- Beijing reported three new locally-transmitted COVID-19 infections during the first 15 hours of Monday, said local authorities.
Shanghai reports two COVID-19 infections from community People's Daily 21 Jun 2022 -- Shanghai reported one locally-transmitted confirmed COVID-19 case and one local asymptomatic carrier from community screening Monday, the municipal government said at a press conference.

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 196.32 Cr India PIB 21 Jun 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 196.32 Cr (1,96,32,43,003) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,53,58,263 sessions.
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 522 India PIB 21 Jun 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 196.44 Crore (1,96,44,19,344) today. More than 10 lakh (10,50,571) Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 21 Jun 2022 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 21 Jun 2022

COVID-19 kills 4 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 21 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,370 with four more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.

Taiwan reports 56,404 new COVID-19 cases, 115 deaths CNA 21 Jun 2022 -- Taiwan reported 56,404 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, including 65 imported, and 115 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).

Unvaccinated North Korean soldiers told to use saltwater, mugwort smoke when sick Radio Free Asia 21 Jun 2022 -- With a shortage of vaccines in North Korea, the government is telling unvaccinated soldiers to rely on unproven folk remedies if they come down with coronavirus symptoms, sources in the country told RFA.
Anti-epidemic Campaign Intensified in DPRK KCNA 21 Jun 2022 -- Officials in the hygienic and anti-epidemic sector of the DPRK are striving to prevent the spread of malignant infectious disease and exterminate its source.
Whole Country Aids Epidemic-hit South Hwanghae Province KCNA 21 Jun 2022 -- In hearty response to the noble will and ardent appeal of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un , officials of the Party Central Committee and their families supported the epidemic-ridden inhabitants in South Hwanghae Province. Following them, officials and employees of the Cabinet, ministries and national institutions turned out as one to aid the inhabitants suffering from the epidemic.
Health Workers' Devotion in DPRK KCNA 21 Jun 2022 -- Health workers across the DPRK are displaying initiative, responsibility and devotion at the forefront of the emergency anti-epidemic campaign.
Epidemic Spread and Treatment Results in DPRK KCNA 21 Jun 2022 -- According to information of the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, more than 17 250 fevered cases, with over 19 520 recoveries, were reported from 18:00 of June 19 to 18:00 of June 20 throughout the country.

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