COVID-19 cases in Beijing have doubled. Schools have been forced to shut close amid a rapid rise in cases. Parks and museums have also been shut down.

COVID-19 cases in Beijing double, schools shut amid the rise in cases

Amid the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases, China has imposed very strict restrictions all over the affected regions. Now, people break COVID barriers in Haizhu district in protest.

China COVID protests: People break COVID barriers in Haizhu district

Despite a rise in infections, China has eased its COVID policies triggering a rise in stocks and oil prices. Meanwhile, 5 million residents are under lockdown in Guangzhou. Neha Khanna brings you the details

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Amid the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases, China has decided to ease restrictions. The quarantine period for travellers has been shortened.

China eases COVID-19 restrictions: Quarantine period for travellers shortened

A new Covid-19 wave appears to be looming over Europe and as winter is arriving public health experts are warning about potential vaccine shortages. Experts also say that there is also confusion over types of vaccines available.

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As per reports, UK has registered 95% more covid deaths compared to 2021. While Wales and England have recorded biggest increase in deaths, only north-west UK witnessed decrease in covid deaths.

UK registers 95% more covid deaths compared to 2021

Nearly a million people have been placed under a covid lockdown in the suburb of Wuhan in China. The government has asked residents to stay inside their homes for three days.

Millions put under lockdown again in China; residents told to quarantine for 3 days

China is witnessing a fresh surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant. Despite taking a toll on the local economy, authorities are sticking to the 'Zero-COVID policy'.

China: Omicron variant driving fresh COVID-19 outbreaks

India is witnessing a surge in covid-19 cases. However, there is a slight dip in COVID cases since Saturday. According to the government's data released today, the country recorded over 2,899 new infections in the last 24 hours.

India witnesses a slight dip in COVID cases from Saturday

China is witnessing a massive surge in COVID cases. Fresh COVID curbs were imposed in Beijing. Mainland China has reported 275 new COVID cases.

Mainland China sees surge in COVID cases

After easing curbs, Shanghai is again witnessing a rise in COVID cases. To prevent a new outbreak, Shanghai has decided to conduct mass testing again. Meanwhile, residents stock up food supplies.

Residents stock up food supplies as Shanghai imposes new COVID lockdown curbs

Worsening COVID woes in China have impacted its growth forecast. World Bank has decided to slash China's COVID growth forecast. Meanwhile, Shanghai has reimposed lockdown restrictions amid a surge in cases.

COVID woes worsen in China: World Bank cuts COVID growth forecast

After easing curbs, Shanghai is again witnessing a rise in COVID cases. To prevent a new outbreak, Shanghai has decided to conduct mass testing again.

Shanghai COVID surge: Shanghai to conduct mass testing again

Covid curbs are back in some parts of Shanghai as four new symptomatic cases were reported. Meanwhile, Shanghai has recently emerged from a two-month lockdown last week.

China: Parts of Shanghai impose new lockdown restrictions

India is witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases. 4,518 new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours. 9 COVID-related fatalities were also reported in a day.

India witnesses rise in COVID-19 cases: 4,518 new cases recorded in last 24 hours

China has relaxed COVID restrictions in Beijing. However, residents need to carry around COVID tests for everything even for stepping out.

China relaxes COVID restrictions but residents to carry around COVID tests for everything

China's harsh covid restrictions to ease gradually, but those who want to use public transport must have a negative test report. Residents need to take covid tests for everything.

China's harsh covid restrictions to ease gradually

While Shanghai has reopened four of the 20 subway lines, Beijing is still struggling to eliminate new covid infections. Few parts of Shanghai & Beijing have tightened covid curbs. However, China's zero covid policy at odds with other countries.

China: Shanghai reopens some public transport; Beijing struggles to eliminate new infections

Foreign families fleeing China amid strict regulation. Around 40% foreign teachers may leave jobs in China and experts said that some schools will not survive.

China: About 40% foreign teachers may leave jobs amid strict regulations

<p>As US witnesses a spike in coronavirus cases again, Ashley Biden and US Health Secretary Xavier Becerra have tested positive for Covid on Wednesday, media reports said. Ashley, who is the daughter of President Joe Biden and Jill Biden, will now not accompany her mother on a six-day trip to Latin America, the White House said on Wednesday. The first lady's spokesperson Michael LaRosa said, Ashley is not considered to be a close contact to either of her parents. &nbsp;</p>

<p>For ‘several days', the president and first lady have not seen their daughter, said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Just before the Jill Biden's flight to Ecuador on Wednesday, the positive test result of 40-year-old Ashley Biden was announced. The first lady also looks to visit Panama and Costa Rica. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>While visiting Berlin, US Health Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for the COVID-19 on Wednesday, said a spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Human Services. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The health secretary is fully vaccinated and has been experiencing mild symptoms. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Becerra will continue to work in isolation, said HHS spokeswoman Sarah Lovenheim. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Becerra visited the White House on last Thursday. The official is also not considered a close contact of Biden. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Becerra had come to Berlin to attend a meeting of health ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Thursday and Friday. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Becerra had also met Karl Lauterbach, who is the health minister of Germany, on Tuesday. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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As US witnesses a spike in coronavirus cases again, Ashley Biden and US Health Secretary Xavier Becerra have tested positive for Covid on Wednesday, media reports said.

As US witnesses a spike in coronavirus cases again, Ashley Biden and US Health Secretary Xavier Becerra have tested positive for Covid on Wednesday, media reports said. Ashley, who is the daughter of President Joe Biden and Jill Biden, will now not accompany her mother on a six-day trip to Latin America, the White House said on Wednesday. The first lady's spokesperson Michael LaRosa said, Ashley is not considered to be a close contact to either of her parents. For ‘several days', the president and first lady have not seen their daughter, said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Just before the Jill Biden's flight to Ecuador on Wednesday, the positive test result of 40-year-old Ashley Biden was announced. The first lady also looks to visit Panama and Costa Rica. Also Read: In call, US national security adviser Sullivan, China's top diplomat Yang talk North Korea, Taiwan While visiting Berlin, US Health Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for the COVID-19 on Wednesday, said a spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Human Services. The health secretary is fully vaccinated and has been experiencing mild symptoms. Becerra will continue to work in isolation, said HHS spokeswoman Sarah Lovenheim. WATCH WION LIVE HERE Becerra visited the White House on last Thursday. The official is also not considered a close contact of Biden. Becerra had come to Berlin to attend a meeting of health ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Thursday and Friday. Becerra had also met Karl Lauterbach, who is the health minister of Germany, on Tuesday. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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Shanghai has decided to gradually reopen businesses such as shopping malls and salons. However, Beijing has reported 55 new cases within the last 24 hours. WHO head said China's covid approach is not sustainable.

Drop in Omicron cases in Shanghai | Beijing struggles to contain covid outbreak

Beijing has announced the postponement of the Asian games citing its domestic spike in covid infections. The games were scheduled to be held from September 10th to the 25th in the city of Hangzhou.

2022 edition of Asian games postponed amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in China

Beijing authorities are now imposing strict covid-19 curbs, they are ramping up measures to control the spread of the virus. Watch this report to know more.

Beijing imposes stringent curbs amid rapid rise in COVID-19 cases

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="3">Measles infections have increased by about 80% worldwide this year as a result of the disruption created by COVID-19, according to the UN, which warned that the growth of the "canary in the coalmine" ailment meant that epidemics of other diseases were likely to follow.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">According to the UN's children's organization, Unicef, and the World Health Organization (WHO), the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted vaccination campaigns for non-Covid diseases around the world, producing a "perfect storm" that might endanger the lives of millions of children.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">Measles is a virus-borne illness that primarily affects youngsters. Blindness, brain enlargement, diarrhoea, and severe respiratory infections are among the most significant consequences.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="7">The best approach to preventing HIV from spreading is to have at least 95 percent of people vaccinated, though many nations fall far short of that goal; Somalia, for example, has only 46 percent, according to UN data.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="8">According to fresh data from UN agencies, over 17,300 measles cases were reported globally in January and February, compared to around 9,600 in the same months last year.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="9">According to the data, there were 21 big and disruptive measles outbreaks in the 12 months leading up to April, the majority of which occurred in Africa and the eastern Mediterranean.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="10">After rising incidences in west Africa, he predicted that yellow fever would be one of the next diseases to spread.</p>

<p data-changed="true" data-paragraphid="11">According to UN data, Somalia had by far the highest number of measles infections in the past year, with over 9,000 cases, followed by Yemen, Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Ethiopia — all of which are in some type of conflict.</p>

<p data-changed="true" data-paragraphid="12">There are also concerns that the conflict in Ukraine would start a revival in the country, which had the highest rate of measles in Europe between 2017 and 2019.</p>


Measles infections have increased by about 80% worldwide this year as a result of the disruption created by COVID-19, according to the UN, which warned that the growth of the "canary in the coalmine" ailment meant that epidemics of other diseases were likely to follow.

Measles infections have increased by about 80% worldwide this year as a result of the disruption created by COVID-19, according to the UN, which warned that the growth of the "canary in the coalmine" ailment meant that epidemics of other diseases were likely to follow. According to the UN's children's organization, Unicef, and the World Health Organization (WHO), the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted vaccination campaigns for non-Covid diseases around the world, producing a "perfect storm" that might endanger the lives of millions of children. Measles is a virus-borne illness that primarily affects youngsters. Blindness, brain enlargement, diarrhoea, and severe respiratory infections are among the most significant consequences. The best approach to preventing HIV from spreading is to have at least 95 percent of people vaccinated, though many nations fall far short of that goal; Somalia, for example, has only 46 percent, according to UN data. According to fresh data from UN agencies, over 17,300 measles cases were reported globally in January and February, compared to around 9,600 in the same months last year. According to the data, there were 21 big and disruptive measles outbreaks in the 12 months leading up to April, the majority of which occurred in Africa and the eastern Mediterranean. After rising incidences in west Africa, he predicted that yellow fever would be one of the next diseases to spread. According to UN data, Somalia had by far the highest number of measles infections in the past year, with over 9,000 cases, followed by Yemen, Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Ethiopia — all of which are in some type of conflict. There are also concerns that the conflict in Ukraine would start a revival in the country, which had the highest rate of measles in Europe between 2017 and 2019.

Cases of measles have increased by 80%, and other diseases may follow: UN

China's Beiijing has expanded its mass COVID testing drive amid the ongoing surge in cases. The mandatory mass testing entered 3rd day today.

China COVID surge: Mandatory mass testing enters 3rd day in Beijing

After the Shanghai lockdown jitters hit the capital city Beijing, the city of about 20 million residents has expanded its COVID-19 mass testing drive. Beijing has already started mass testing residents of its most populous district Chaoyang.

Beijing to test 20 million people for COVID, sparks panic buying

China is witnessing its worst COVID outbreak in over two years. After Shanghai, Beijing is now under threat as the cases in the capital city have also started to increase. Beijing reported 22 new cases on Sunday, the outbreak along with the news of supply shortages in Shanghai has now triggered a massive panic amongst the citizens of Beijing

China: Beijing on alert as COVID cases rise in the city

the latest virus flare-up that has pushed the city into panic mode. With the daily rise in Covid-19 cases and virus-related deaths, Shanghai is currently witnessing one of the worst outbreaks since the start of the pandemic.

Shanghai: 12 deaths reported on Friday amid the ongoing spike in COVID cases

<p>The COVID-19 cluster in IIT-Madras in Chennai has grown to a total of 55 cases, a significant number considering that there are only 286 active cases recorded in the southern state. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Tamil Nadu Health Secretary Dr J Radhakrishnan, the 55 cases on campus were confirmed after performing 1,420 tests over the last couple of days. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that most of the students had mild symptoms, such as throat irritation and fever, while their blood oxygen saturation levels remained safe. With this cluster emerging and the pan-India trend of rising cases, the Tamil Nadu Government will be ramping up daily COVID-19 testing from 14,000 per day to 18,000 and eventually 25,000. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Elaborating on the cases in Tamil Nadu, Dr Radhakrishnan, said, of the 286 active cases, only 17 were hospitalised, whereas the others were either isolated at home or in isolation facilities. Further, he stated that two patients are in the intensive care unit and seven of them are under oxygen support. On the cases in IIT Madras, he pointed towards the possibility of the spread having originated from students, who had recently travelled from other parts of the country and joined campus. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Friday, when a total of 33 cases were reported from the IIT Madras Campus, the institute had gone ahead with an in-person press meet on covid management, despite there being a known outbreak of a COVID-19 cluster and the further risk of spread. Notably, the institute had not formally communicated about the virus outbreak on campus or the prevailing situation there, when rolling out in-person invitations. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a statement, IIT Madras later said that they were fully geared up to meet any exigency and all students were vaccinated, the institute would handle the current cases effectively, based on the lessons they learnt from handling the outbreaks during past three waves. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On Friday, Dr Radhakrishnan emphasised the need for people across Tamil Nadu to mask-up and follow Covid protocols. While stressing that the masking rule had never been relaxed by the government, he said that the collection of a Rs 500 penalty from mask-rule violators would resume with immediate effect. Allaying concerns of COVID-19 bed shortages that may arise, he said that there were more than 1.1 lakh beds in Tamil Nadu at present, in comparison with 1.8 lakh beds during the peak phase of the pandemic.&nbsp;</p>


The COVID-19 cluster in IIT-Madras in Chennai has grown to a total of 55 cases, a significant number considering that there are only 286 active cases recorded in the southern state.

The COVID-19 cluster in IIT-Madras in Chennai has grown to a total of 55 cases, a significant number considering that there are only 286 active cases recorded in the southern state. According to Tamil Nadu Health Secretary Dr J Radhakrishnan, the 55 cases on campus were confirmed after performing 1,420 tests over the last couple of days. He added that most of the students had mild symptoms, such as throat irritation and fever, while their blood oxygen saturation levels remained safe. With this cluster emerging and the pan-India trend of rising cases, the Tamil Nadu Government will be ramping up daily COVID-19 testing from 14,000 per day to 18,000 and eventually 25,000. Also Read | India: 18 Sri Lankan refugees reach Tamil Nadu shores, total influx reaches 60 Elaborating on the cases in Tamil Nadu, Dr Radhakrishnan, said, of the 286 active cases, only 17 were hospitalised, whereas the others were either isolated at home or in isolation facilities. Further, he stated that two patients are in the intensive care unit and seven of them are under oxygen support. On the cases in IIT Madras, he pointed towards the possibility of the spread having originated from students, who had recently travelled from other parts of the country and joined campus. Total of 55 #COVID19 cases in #iitmadras confirmed from 1400+ tests Y'day, when 33 cases were confirmed on campus, @iitmadras went ahead with an in-person press meet on "Covid management" In a statement, IITM says they are fully geared up to meet exigency, all students vaxxed pic.twitter.com/qHUYCyyR0q — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) April 23, 2022 × On Friday, when a total of 33 cases were reported from the IIT Madras Campus, the institute had gone ahead with an in-person press meet on covid management, despite there being a known outbreak of a COVID-19 cluster and the further risk of spread. Notably, the institute had not formally communicated about the virus outbreak on campus or the prevailing situation there, when rolling out in-person invitations. Watch: Gravitas: More Sri Lankan refugees reach India × In a statement, IIT Madras later said that they were fully geared up to meet any exigency and all students were vaccinated, the institute would handle the current cases effectively, based on the lessons they learnt from handling the outbreaks during past three waves. On Friday, Dr Radhakrishnan emphasised the need for people across Tamil Nadu to mask-up and follow Covid protocols. While stressing that the masking rule had never been relaxed by the government, he said that the collection of a Rs 500 penalty from mask-rule violators would resume with immediate effect. Allaying concerns of COVID-19 bed shortages that may arise, he said that there were more than 1.1 lakh beds in Tamil Nadu at present, in comparison with 1.8 lakh beds during the peak phase of the pandemic.

Covid cases multiply at IIT Madras; Health authorities advise caution across Tamil Nadu in India

Authorities in the Chinese city of Shanghai are finding it hard to contain the latest virus flare-up that has pushed the city into panic mode. With daily rise in Covid-19 cases and virus-related deaths, Shanghai is currently witnessing one of the worst outbreaks since the start of the pandemic.

Authorities ease COVID rules in Shanghai amid worsening situation in China's financial hub

China reported seven new deaths from covid-19 in Shanghai this raised the official toll after thousands of cases were reported during a weeks-long lockdown. City authorities have revealed the first virus deaths on Monday with the latest fatalities bringing the total official toll to 10. Now, Shanghai prepares to ease lockdown.

Shanghai prepares to ease lockdown though it continues to report new COVID cases

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