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26 November 2022

COVID-19 Pandemic News

China

• Deadly fire in Xinjiang prompts protests across China over strict COVID lockdowns Radio Free Asia 26 Nov 2022 -- Angry protests raged overnight in the capital of China's western Xinjiang region and spread to other cities in China Saturday, as crowds blamed tight COVID-19 lockdown measures for delaying a response to a deadly apartment fire, prompting the government to promise to ease the restrictions gradually while cracking down on opposition to state policies, according to local sources and media reports.
• COVID Protests in China's Urumqi Region VOA 26 Nov 2022 -- Protesters, angry about long COVID-19 lockdowns, have taken to the streets in Urumqi, the capital of China's far western Xinjiang region.

Iran

• Iran registers zero COVID-19 death in 24 hours IRNA 26 Nov 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran stayed unchanged at 144,633 with another zero death day over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.

Taiwan

• Taiwan reports 13,269 new COVID-19 cases, 29 deaths CNA 26 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan on Saturday reported 13,269 new COVID-19 infections, all but 51 of which were locally transmitted, and 29 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).

25 November 2022

COVID-19 Pandemic News

China

• Viral Social Postings Reflect Frustration With Chinese COVID Policies VOA 25 Nov 2022 -- A series of pointed questions about China's zero-COVID policy attracted widespread attention on Chinese social media before being removed, reflecting growing frustration with repeated lockdowns and testing even as much of the world is returning to something resembling pre-pandemic normality.
• Chinese mainland reports 3,041 new local confirmed COVID-19 cases People's Daily 25 Nov 2022 -- The Chinese mainland on Thursday reported 3,041 locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases, the National Health Commission said Friday.
• Chinese vice premier stresses containing COVID-19 outbreak as quickly as possible People's Daily 25 Nov 2022 -- Chinese Vice Premier Sun Chunlan has asked local authorities of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality to try their best to contain the COVID-19 outbreak and return people's life and work to normal as quickly as possible.
• Zhengzhou government orders 5-day COVID-19 lockdown in wake of Foxconn clashes Radio Free Asia 25 Nov 2022 -- Authorities in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou have placed the city's 6 million residents under COVID-19 lockdown following clashes between workers and police at Taiwan-invested iPhone maker Foxconn's huge factory on the city's outskirts.
• China Records Highest Daily COVID-19 Cases Since Start of Pandemic: Health Authority Sputnik 25 Nov 2022 -- China's number of new daily infections rose to a record high of 32,943 since the beginning of the pandemic in 2019, the Chinese National Health Commission said on Friday.
• China vows to ensure smooth operation of transportation network amid virus cases spike Global Times 25 Nov 2022 -- The Chinese central government and various ministries have vowed to step up efforts to clear logistic hiccups and ensure the smooth operation of the transportation network in recent days, after the country saw daily new COVID-19 cases exceeding 30,000 for two days, which led to stringent anti-virus measures that could weigh on business activities.

Europe

• EU regulator warns of COVID-19 rise in "cold winter," urges revaccination efforts People's Daily 25 Nov 2022 -- The EU's medicines regulator on Thursday urged Europe to prepare for a new wave of COVID-19 as "cold winter months" arrive.
• Over 50,000 Swedes could be affected by long-COVID: media People's Daily 25 Nov 2022 -- Over 50,000 Swedes are estimated to suffer from long-COVID, Swedish Television (SVT) reported on Thursday.

Iran

• Iran registers zero COVID-19 death in 24 hours IRNA 25 Nov 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran stayed unchanged at 144,633 with another zero death day over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.

Taiwan

• Taiwan reports 14,195 new COVID-19 cases, 56 deaths CNA 25 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan reported on Friday 14,195 new COVID-19 infections, all but 57 of which were locally transmitted, and 56 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).

24 November 2022

COVID-19 Pandemic News

China

• China's capital city keeps markets running during fight against COVID-19 outbreak Global Times 24 Nov 2022 -- China's capital city, which is going all out to fight the virus, will strengthen the operation of markets related to people's daily lives. The city's shopping malls and supermarkets have had to reopen after being closed for just one day, Beijing officials said at Thursday's press briefing.
• Chinese mainland reports 3,927 new local confirmed COVID-19 cases People's Daily 24 Nov 2022 -- The Chinese mainland on Wednesday reported 3,927 locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases, the National Health Commission (NHC) said Thursday.
• China's Daily COVID-19 Incidence Hits Record High of Over 31,500 Cases, Says Health Authority Sputnik 24 Nov 2022 -- China has recorded 31,656 new COVID-19 cases - the highest number of daily infected people since the beginning of the pandemic in 2019, the National Health Commission of China said on Thursday.
• More precise, targeted measures adopted across China to contain COVID-19 spread People's Daily 24 Nov 2022 -- With the recently released measures for optimizing the COVID-19 response, more targeted and science-based actions have been taken across China to curb the virus spread.

Iran

• Iran registers single Covid death in past 24 hours IRNA 24 Nov 2022 -- Iran's Health Ministry on Thursday announced that one person had died due to COVID-19 over the past 24 hours.

Taiwan

• Taiwan reports 16,052 new COVID-19 cases, 65 deaths CNA 24 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan on Thursday reported 16,052 new COVID-19 infections, all but 37 of which were locally transmitted, and 65 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
• Taiwan receives updated Moderna vaccine against Omicron BA.4/5 CNA 24 Nov 2022 -- Taiwan took delivery of another shipment of the second-generation Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccine that targets the original COVID-19 virus and the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Thursday.