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COVID-19 Pandemic News

Other Security News

• Islamic State Group Still Active in Southern Syria, Observers Say VOA 24 Oct 2022 -- Despite the heavy presence of Syrian and Russian forces in southern Syria, militants affiliated with the Islamic State group appear to be active in the region.
• South Korea to Take Part in US Multinational Exercise Cyber Flag for First Time Sputnik 24 Oct 2022 -- The South Korean military will participate in the US-led multinational exercise Cyber Flag for the first time this week, the country's national defense said on Sunday.
• Albania, Israel Discuss Cybersecurity After Iran Attack VOA 24 Oct 2022 -- One month after Albania cut diplomatic relations with Iran following a cyberattack, Albania's prime minister arrived Sunday in Israel for a three-day visit that includes meeting with Israeli cyber defense officials.
• Nigerian Authorities on Alert After US Embassy Issues Security Warning VOA 24 Oct 2022 -- Nigerian authorities have called for calm and vigilance after the U.S. Embassy in the capital, Abuja, issued a security alert warning of an elevated risk of terror attacks, specifically in Abuja. The embassy urged Americans in Nigeria to avoid nonessential travel and crowds, and to stay alert.
• Uganda Confirms Ebola in Kampala; Officials Urge Public Not to Hide Possible Cases VOA 24 Oct 2022 -- Ugandan health authorities have confirmed nine cases of the Ebola virus in the capital, Kampala. The Ministry of Health says it has increased vigilance and set up an isolation center as confirmed cases in the country jumped to 90, with 28 deaths. The Uganda Medical Association says health workers are facing challenges getting patients into isolation.

COVID-19 Pandemic News

China

• Chinese mainland reports 173 new local confirmed COVID-19 cases People's Daily 24 Oct 2022 -- The Chinese mainland on Sunday reported 173 locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases, the National Health Commission said Monday.

India

• India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.56 Cr India PIB 24 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.56 Cr (2,19,56,41,807) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
• COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 24 Oct 2022

Iran

• COVID-19 kills 4 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 24 Oct 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,548 with four more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.

Taiwan

• Taiwan reports 26,357 new COVID-19 cases, 62 deaths CNA 24 Oct 2022 -- Taiwan reported 26,357 new COVID-19 infections, including 21 imported cases, and 62 deaths from the disease on Monday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
• Taiwan to further ease COVID-19 regulations Nov. 7 CNA 24 Oct 2022 -- Taiwan will loosen its current COVID-19 policies on Nov. 7, including some vaccine and rapid test requirements, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Monday, pointing out that new domestic cases have remained below 40,000 for five consecutive days.