As of Monday, the country had reported 1,219 confirmed cases, including only 21 active infections, all in managed isolation facilities. There were no cases in 100 days via community transmission, authorities announced Sunday, with all new infections coming from abroad. In total, the island nation of 5 million people has …
Read More »How did New Zealand go 100 days with no community coronavirus transmission
As of Monday, the country had reported 1,219 confirmed cases, including only 21 active infections, all in managed isolation facilities. There were no cases in 100 days via community transmission, authorities announced Sunday, with all new infections coming from abroad. In total, the island nation of 5 million people has …
Read More »Top US health official Alex Azar meets with Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen
The visit has been condemned by Beijing, which considers Taiwan as Chinese territory, and comes amid an all-time low in US-China relations. Azar arrived in Taiwan on Sunday, where he and his team underwent coronavirus tests and were seen wearing face masks. The group was met by members of Taiwan’s …
Read More »Air India crash in Kerala kills 18 after plane crashes hit the runway
At least 18 people died in the crash, including both pilots, with a maximum of 30 others receiving treatment for serious injuries, according to CV Anand, inspector general of the Central Industrial Security Force. The flight data recorder has been recovered from the wreckage, Anand said. The flight, number IX-1344, …
Read More »Sources of many cases in Victoria not to be traced
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – The Prime Minister of the Australian State of Australia says more than 2,700 active cases have no source known and remain the primary concern of health authorities. Victoria on Sunday saw a welcome drop in her new COVID-19 cases with 394 but a record 17 deaths, …
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