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COVID-19 Pandemic News

Other Security News

COVID-19 Pandemic News

China

• Hong Kong Drops More COVID-19 Restrictions but Caution Remains VOA 24 Dec 2022 -- Hong Kong is forecast to grow economically next year after the city's leader announced the removal of nearly all COVID-19 restrictions on international arrivals and said it would reopen its border with China.
• 'Govt agencies, antigen kit producers ramp up efforts to ensure supply as COVID-19 cases surge Global Times 24 Dec 2022 -- Chinese government agencies and antigen testing kit manufacturers have been stepping up efforts to expand output as the demand for the kits surges along with the rapid increase of COVID-19 infection cases across the country.
• Stress on Beijing hospitals expected to 'gradually ease' while other cities bracing for peak infection numbers Global Times 24 Dec 2022 -- ICUs in Beijing are still under stress as community transmission of Omicron has led to increasing severe cases ̶ most of whom are elderly ̶ in a short period of time, the Global Times has learned from experts.
• Multiple factors cause rise of severe COVID cases in Beijing: health experts People's Daily 24 Dec 2022 -- Health experts noted that multiple reasons have led to a rise of severe COVID-19 cases in Beijing, as north China generally sees a greater occurrence of respiratory infectious diseases in winter.
• China prioritizes medical services in high-risk COVID-19 locations People's Daily 24 Dec 2022 -- China has moved to prioritize the provision of medical services in elderly care facilities and social welfare institutions amid the COVID-19 epidemic, according to a video conference held by the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

Iran

• Iran registers no new COVID deaths in past 24 hours IRNA 24 Dec 2022 -- The number of deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran stayed unchanged at 144,673 with another zero death day over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.

Japan

• Japan logs record 371 daily COVID-19 deaths amid 8th wave People's Daily 24 Dec 2022 -- Japan posted a record 371 coronavirus-related deaths on Friday as the country faced an eighth wave of infections ahead of the holiday season.

Taiwan

• Taiwan reports 18,066 new COVID-19 cases, 36 deaths CNA 24 Dec 2022 -- Taiwan on Saturday reported 18,066 new COVID-19 infections and 36 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).