[ad_1] Live version of the coronavirus map From the Sydney Harbor Bridge to the Acropolis and Copacabana Beach, fireworks erupted in the sky over hauntingly deserted locations as the world ushered in the New Year with silent celebrations and bid farewell to a pandemic-ridden 2020. After a grueling year in …
Read More »DFA Strongly Advises Travelers To Postpone Trip To PH Amidst Travel Ban
[ad_1] Department of Foreign Relations. (Photo from DFA’s Facebook account) MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reiterated its advice to travelers coming to or transiting countries that have reported cases of the new COVID-19 variant of postponing their trips to the Philippines. “The DFA strongly recommends that …
Read More »Pfizer Vaccine Gets First WHO Emergency Validation
[ad_1] The World Health Organization (WHO) on December 31, 2020 listed the Comirnaty Covid-19 mRNA vaccine for emergency use, making the Pfizer / BioNTech vaccine the first to receive WHO emergency validation. since the outbreak started a year ago. The WHO Emergency Use List (EUL) opens the door for countries …
Read More »The world ushers in the new year in the shadow of a pandemic
[ad_1] Fireworks explode over the ancient Acropolis of Athens during the celebration of the new year. Rio de Janeiro Brazil: From the Sydney Harbor Bridge to the Acropolis and Copacabana Beach, fireworks erupted in the sky over hauntingly deserted locations as the world ushered in the New Year with silent …
Read More »Crowds fill the streets of Wuhan, ravaged by the China pandemic, to celebrate the New Year
[ad_1] According to tradition, hundreds gathered in front of the old Hankow Customs building, one of the most popular places in the city for New Year’s Eve. When the building’s old clock struck midnight, many people threw balloons into the air, cheered and shouted “happy new year.” “I am so …
Read More »240 Israelis diagnosed after vaccination underscore the need for continued surveillance
[ad_1] Among the nearly one million Israelis vaccinated against the coronavirus so far, some 240 Israelis have been diagnosed with the virus days after receiving the vaccine, Channel 13 News reported Thursday. The figure underscores the need for people to continue to protect themselves for weeks after being inoculated, as …
Read More »After the ban on firecrackers, PH-related injuries decreased significantly: DOH
[ad_1] MANILA – The Health Department said Friday that the Philippines was able to dramatically reduce the number of fireworks injuries during the Christmas season with no fatalities. “From December 21, 2020 to January 1, 2021, a total of 50 injuries were reported. 49 fireworks-related injuries and 1 stray bullet …
Read More »Chinese COVID-19 vaccines free for all its citizens – official
[ad_1] A citizen receives the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine at the Dachong Community Health Center of Nanshan District Medical Group Headquarters, one of the five vaccination centers in Shenzhen, on December 30, 2020. Photo by Chai Hua / China Daily / Asia News Network BEIJING – China will provide free COVID-19 …
Read More »Girl dies from stray bullet; Malabon police arrested for indiscriminate shooting in separate incidents
[ad_1] Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 1) – A 12-year-old girl from Lanao del Norte died on New Year’s Day after being hit by a stray bullet while playing outside her home after midnight, the Philippine National Police said Friday. PNP spokesman Ilderbrandi Usana said police have not yet conducted …
Read More »DOH records 50 fireworks-related injuries, but sees an 85% drop compared to last year
[ad_1] Francisco Duque Health Department.File photo of the INQUIRER / MARIANNE BERMUDEZ MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) noted Friday that there were 50 fireworks-related injuries in connection with New Year’s Eve revelries, but noted that this number was 85 percent lower compared to the year’s record. past. …
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