Just few weeks before the commencement of the US Open 2022 edition, which will be the last Grand Slam tournament&nbsp;of the year, there is good news for Novak Djokovic and his ardent fans. The unvaccinated Djokovic's participation in the forthcoming showpiece event, in the&nbsp;Flushing Meadows, has received a big boost after USA confirmed changes to the Covid rules.

The American authorities have decided they will not discriminate between those who have taken the COVID jab and those who are yet to. Thus, this will pave way to&nbsp;allow the 2022 Wimbledon champion Djokovic&nbsp;to take part in the mega event, which will get underway on&nbsp;August 29. The Serbian has remained firm on his stance of not taking the Covid vaccine, which had also resulted in him being sent back to his home country from Australia for the 2022 Australian Open&nbsp;early this year.

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Despite the change brought forward, the US Open organisers haven't&nbsp;yet&nbsp;officially announced the development. Nonetheless,&nbsp;it is now certain&nbsp;that Djokovic will be part of&nbsp;the action&nbsp;in New York, spanning from August 29-September 11.

On Thursday (August 11), The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- an agency that governs health measures in the the country&nbsp;-- put an&nbsp;end to many of the COVID restrictions, including that the vaccinated and unvaccinated people will now be given the same treatment nationwide.

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It is to be noted that the&nbsp;CDC is&nbsp;yet to update&nbsp;its travel advice,&nbsp;which&nbsp;currently states&nbsp;that all non-US citizens and nationals have to be fully vaccinated before entering&nbsp;USA. However,&nbsp;its website does mention that this is under review in the aftermath of the latest update.

A statement read: "This updated guidance is intended to apply to community settings. In the coming weeks, CDC will work to align stand-alone guidance documents, such as those for healthcare settings, congregate settings at higher risk of transmission, and travel, with today’s update."

Russia's Daniil Medvedev is the defending champion in this year's US Open. Djokovic had lost last year's final in straight sets to the Russian.

Just few weeks before the commencement of the US Open 2022 edition, which will be the last Grand Slam tournament of the year, there is good news for Novak Djokovic and his ardent fans.

Just few weeks before the commencement of the US Open 2022 edition, which will be the last Grand Slam tournament of the year, there is good news for Novak Djokovic and his ardent fans. The unvaccinated Djokovic's participation in the forthcoming showpiece event, in the Flushing Meadows, has received a big boost after USA confirmed changes to the Covid rules. The American authorities have decided they will not discriminate between those who have taken the COVID jab and those who are yet to. Thus, this will pave way to allow the 2022 Wimbledon champion Djokovic to take part in the mega event, which will get underway on August 29. The Serbian has remained firm on his stance of not taking the Covid vaccine, which had also resulted in him being sent back to his home country from Australia for the 2022 Australian Open early this year. ALSO READ | Canadian Open: Casper Ruud defeats Felix Auger-Aliassime to enter SFs; Nick Kyrgios ousted Despite the change brought forward, the US Open organisers haven't yet officially announced the development. Nonetheless, it is now certain that Djokovic will be part of the action in New York, spanning from August 29-September 11. On Thursday (August 11), The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- an agency that governs health measures in the the country -- put an end to many of the COVID restrictions, including that the vaccinated and unvaccinated people will now be given the same treatment nationwide. ALSO READ | Shocking! Javelin thrower Anderson Peters gets beaten and thrown off the boat, video surfaces online - Watch It is to be noted that the CDC is yet to update its travel advice, which currently states that all non-US citizens and nationals have to be fully vaccinated before entering USA. However, its website does mention that this is under review in the aftermath of the latest update. A statement read: "This updated guidance is intended to apply to community settings. In the coming weeks, CDC will work to align stand-alone guidance documents, such as those for healthcare settings, congregate settings at higher risk of transmission, and travel, with today’s update." Russia's Daniil Medvedev is the defending champion in this year's US Open. Djokovic had lost last year's final in straight sets to the Russian.

US Open: Big boost to Novak Djokovic's participation after USA confirms changes to COVID norms

The capital city of North Korea this week witnessed consumers “panic buying” food products which have led to stores run out of stock for the others, according to media reports from the country.&nbsp;

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This came after stringent measures were announced for Pyongyang revealed by media filings. There was a shortage mainly for imported fruits and vegetables initially but now it spread to other goods as well.

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Media houses also reported that the price of staple food items was rising after the capital witnessed a steep rise in demand and people indulging in panic buying.&nbsp;

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North Korea had sealed its border in January when it saw a steep rise in COVID-19 cases in China. Kim’s government claims that the country has no confirmed cases but U.S. is fairly confident that North Korea has cases, seeing a lack in military activities, according to General Robert Abrams, commander of U.S. Forces Korea, told to reporters in March.

Shortage of food in North Korea is not new, a famine in the 1990s had killed 10 per cent of the population, according to data.

The United Nation World Food Program warned earlier this week that the pandemic might make things worse leading to starvation in the developing countries. The WFP said that 40 per cent of North Korea is undernourished.&nbsp;

Apart from coronavirus fears, one more reason appears related to this panic buying and that is rumours about leader Kim Jong Un's health.

North Korean state media made no mention of new appearances by leader Kim Jong Un, amid continued international speculation over his health following reports he underwent surgery.&nbsp;

Kim was not present for his grandfather’s and state founder, Kim IL Sung’s birthday celebrations. He has not been since there is rising conjecture of his ill health.

News agency in Korea reported that the North Korean President had written a letter to the Syrian president, Bashar-al-Assad.

US officials were told on Monday that Kim was critical after undergoing the cardiovascular surgery last week and was not sure about his current condition. Whereas the South Korean President’s office said that Kim is doing his regular work in the rural parts of the country.

The health conditions of the North Korean President is a protected secret, known only to a few close people. Donald Trump said that he is not aware of Kim’s heath currently but he will reach out to him.&nbsp;

“I assume that Kim Jong-un is still in full control of the Korean nuclear forces and the Korean military forces. I have no reason not to assume that,” said General John Hyten, vice chairman, U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The capital city of North Korea this week witnessed consumers “panic buying” food products which have led to stores run out of stock for the others, according to media reports from the country.

The capital city of North Korea this week witnessed consumers “panic buying” food products which have led to stores run out of stock for the others, according to media reports from the country. Also read: Chinese agents fuelled panic in US by spreading fake warnings, says report This came after stringent measures were announced for Pyongyang revealed by media filings. There was a shortage mainly for imported fruits and vegetables initially but now it spread to other goods as well. Also read: US coronavirus timeline shifts three weeks earlier in wake of new disclosure Media houses also reported that the price of staple food items was rising after the capital witnessed a steep rise in demand and people indulging in panic buying. Also read: China's asymptomatic cases increase to over 980 North Korea had sealed its border in January when it saw a steep rise in COVID-19 cases in China. Kim’s government claims that the country has no confirmed cases but U.S. is fairly confident that North Korea has cases, seeing a lack in military activities, according to General Robert Abrams, commander of U.S. Forces Korea, told to reporters in March. Shortage of food in North Korea is not new, a famine in the 1990s had killed 10 per cent of the population, according to data. The United Nation World Food Program warned earlier this week that the pandemic might make things worse leading to starvation in the developing countries. The WFP said that 40 per cent of North Korea is undernourished. Apart from coronavirus fears, one more reason appears related to this panic buying and that is rumours about leader Kim Jong Un's health. North Korean state media made no mention of new appearances by leader Kim Jong Un, amid continued international speculation over his health following reports he underwent surgery. Kim was not present for his grandfather’s and state founder, Kim IL Sung’s birthday celebrations. He has not been since there is rising conjecture of his ill health. News agency in Korea reported that the North Korean President had written a letter to the Syrian president, Bashar-al-Assad. US officials were told on Monday that Kim was critical after undergoing the cardiovascular surgery last week and was not sure about his current condition. Whereas the South Korean President’s office said that Kim is doing his regular work in the rural parts of the country. The health conditions of the North Korean President is a protected secret, known only to a few close people. Donald Trump said that he is not aware of Kim’s heath currently but he will reach out to him. “I assume that Kim Jong-un is still in full control of the Korean nuclear forces and the Korean military forces. I have no reason not to assume that,” said General John Hyten, vice chairman, U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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US Open: Big boost to Novak Djokovic's participation after USA confirms changes to COVID norms

North Korean capital witness panic buying of food after strict covid-19 norms announced