A Chinese city is offering thousands of dollars for anyone giving clues in tracing the source of its latest COVID-19 outbreak, as part of a "people's war".

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Helped by booming global demand ahead of winter holiday seasons, an easing power crunch, and an improvement in supply chains that had been badly disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, China's export growth has slowed in October beating forecasts.

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After lifting travel restrictions for much of the world's population first imposed in early 2020 to address the spread of COVID-19, the United States is expecting a flood of international visitors crossing its borders by air and by land on Monday.

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Japan government has agreed to provide cash payout of about $880 to all children as part of an economic stimulus plan aimed at blunting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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<p>An earthquake of magnitude 8.2 hit 256 km southeast of Chiniak, Alaska at a depth of 10 km on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said.</p>

<p>The quake prompted a tsunami warning for parts of Alaska and Canada and a tsunami watch for the entire US&nbsp;west coast, the US&nbsp;Tsunami Warning System said.</p>

<p>&quot;If you are located in this coastal area, move inland to higher ground. Tsunami warnings mean that a tsunami with significant inundation is possible or is already occurring,&quot; Anchorage Office of Emergency Management said in a warning for Alaska and British Columbia.</p>

<p>Tsunami warnings for parts of Alaska and Canada and a tsunami watch for the entire U.S. west coast and Hawaii were issued.</p>

<p>&quot;Based on all available data a tsunami may have been generated by this earthquake that could be destructive on coastal areas even far from the epicenter,&quot; the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.</p>

<p>Japan&#39;s meteorological agency said it was monitoring the situation but did not issue a tsunami alert.</p>


An earthquake of magnitude 8.2 hit 256 km southeast of Chiniak, Alaska at a depth of 10 km on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. The quake prompted a tsunami warning for parts of Alaska and Canada and a tsunami watch for the entire US west coast, the US Tsunami Warning System said.

An earthquake of magnitude 8.2 hit 256 km southeast of Chiniak, Alaska at a depth of 10 km on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. The quake prompted a tsunami warning for parts of Alaska and Canada and a tsunami watch for the entire US west coast, the US Tsunami Warning System said. "If you are located in this coastal area, move inland to higher ground. Tsunami warnings mean that a tsunami with significant inundation is possible or is already occurring," Anchorage Office of Emergency Management said in a warning for Alaska and British Columbia. Tsunami warnings for parts of Alaska and Canada and a tsunami watch for the entire U.S. west coast and Hawaii were issued. "Based on all available data a tsunami may have been generated by this earthquake that could be destructive on coastal areas even far from the epicenter," the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. Japan's meteorological agency said it was monitoring the situation but did not issue a tsunami alert.

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<p>The US government has cancelled a multimillion-dollar contract with a Maryland-based COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer where 15 million doses of the Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine were found to be contaminated earlier this year due to unsanitary plant conditions.</p>

<p>According to New York Times, the company, Emergent BioSolutions, disclosed the development on Thursday in a conference call discussing its latest financial results.</p>

<p>Emergent said it will forgo about $180 million due to the contract’s termination.</p>

<p>Emergent BioSolutions played a role in the Trump administration’s effort to speed up vaccine development and distribution. But after winning a contract from the previous administration, Emergent quickly ran into production problems.</p>

<p>Troubles began for Emergent in March 2021, when the ingredients intended for use in producing the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine shots contaminated 15 million doses of the Johnson &amp; Johnson single-shot vaccine in its Baltimore plant.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;The lapses at the Bayview factory hampered J&amp;J’s efforts to be a major player in vaccinating people, particularly in remote areas and poor countries.</p>

<p>The Biden administration then put Johnson &amp; Johnson in direct control of vaccine production there.</p>

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<p>In June, the Food and Drug Administration issued a 13-page report about the plant, highlighting sanitary and production issues.</p>

<p>The FDA inspectors in their report stated that unsealed bags of medical waste were observed, along with&nbsp;peeling&nbsp;paint and damaged floors and walls&nbsp;that could inhibit proper cleaning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report also says that the employees were not properly trained and failed to properly handle ingredients.</p>

<p>The government had already stopped making payments under the contract, which was created in May 2020 and worth over $600 million, the Times reported.</p>

<p>(With inputs from agencies)</p>


The US government has cancelled a multimillion-dollar contract with a Maryland-based COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer where 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were found to be contaminated earlier this year due to unsanitary plant conditions.

The US government has cancelled a multimillion-dollar contract with a Maryland-based COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer where 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were found to be contaminated earlier this year due to unsanitary plant conditions. According to New York Times, the company, Emergent BioSolutions, disclosed the development on Thursday in a conference call discussing its latest financial results. Emergent said it will forgo about $180 million due to the contract’s termination. Emergent BioSolutions played a role in the Trump administration’s effort to speed up vaccine development and distribution. But after winning a contract from the previous administration, Emergent quickly ran into production problems. Troubles began for Emergent in March 2021, when the ingredients intended for use in producing the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine shots contaminated 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson single-shot vaccine in its Baltimore plant. Also read | Germany demands replacement of 60 million contaminated J&J vaccine doses The lapses at the Bayview factory hampered J&J’s efforts to be a major player in vaccinating people, particularly in remote areas and poor countries. The Biden administration then put Johnson & Johnson in direct control of vaccine production there. Also read | US tells J&J millions of vaccine doses from troubled plant can't be used In June, the Food and Drug Administration issued a 13-page report about the plant, highlighting sanitary and production issues. The FDA inspectors in their report stated that unsealed bags of medical waste were observed, along with peeling paint and damaged floors and walls that could inhibit proper cleaning. The report also says that the employees were not properly trained and failed to properly handle ingredients. The government had already stopped making payments under the contract, which was created in May 2020 and worth over $600 million, the Times reported. (With inputs from agencies)

US cancels contract with Covid vaccine maker whose plant contaminated 15 million J&J jabs

A citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, jailed for her coverage of China's initial response to COVID-19 in Wuhan is close to death after going on hunger strike. The right groups have renewed calls for her immediate release.

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that another 500,000 people could die across Europe with cases once again on the rise.

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The COVID-19 pandemic survivors of the worst-hit South African country, Peru are finding comfort in pictures of their lost loved ones as they mourn their dead. WION brings you a report.

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To reduce the spread of the Coronavirus, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a nationwide paid non-working period for October 30-November 7.

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<p>The Philippine president Rodrigo&nbsp;Duterte&nbsp;has ordered the military and police units to airlift COVID-19 vaccines throughout the country's provinces in order to bypass "gridlocks" in jab distribution.</p>

<p>Only about 35 per cent of adults in the country have received both jabs, compared with nearly 90 per cent of adults in the capital region.</p>

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<p>The Philippine president blames these&nbsp;"gridlocks" on the&nbsp;local authorities.</p>

<p>During his meeting with pandemic advisers on Tuesday, Duterte said, "(Supplies) will no longer pass through the provincial government because that would be another gridlock."</p>

<p>Duterte has relied heavily on armed services to help combat the pandemic. Armed forces in the Philippines enforced one of the world's toughest lockdowns and transported medical supplies all over the country and abroad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Upon delivery by plane and arrival at the (vaccine operations centre), the helicopters there will take over. They would be the ones to take them to the municipal governments," the president said.</p>

<p>"The armed forces have the lift capability," military spokesman Colonel Ramon Zagala said on Wednesday.</p>

<p>According to Francisco Duque, the country's health secretary, cases of Coronavirus are on the decline throughout the country.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Philippines president threatens to jail those who refuse COVID-19 vaccine</strong></p>

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<p>In October, as part of easing pandemic restrictions, the government opened cinemas and gyms in the capital and allowed larger seating capacities in restaurants and on public transportation.</p>

<p>12.7 million young people between the ages of 12-17 received vaccines on Wednesday.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the military and police units to airlift COVID-19 vaccines throughout the country's provinces in order to bypass "gridlocks" in jab distribution.

The Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the military and police units to airlift COVID-19 vaccines throughout the country's provinces in order to bypass "gridlocks" in jab distribution. Only about 35 per cent of adults in the country have received both jabs, compared with nearly 90 per cent of adults in the capital region. Also read | Philippines eases virus lockdown in capital to spur economy despite WHO warning The Philippine president blames these "gridlocks" on the local authorities. During his meeting with pandemic advisers on Tuesday, Duterte said, "(Supplies) will no longer pass through the provincial government because that would be another gridlock." Duterte has relied heavily on armed services to help combat the pandemic. Armed forces in the Philippines enforced one of the world's toughest lockdowns and transported medical supplies all over the country and abroad. "Upon delivery by plane and arrival at the (vaccine operations centre), the helicopters there will take over. They would be the ones to take them to the municipal governments," the president said. "The armed forces have the lift capability," military spokesman Colonel Ramon Zagala said on Wednesday. According to Francisco Duque, the country's health secretary, cases of Coronavirus are on the decline throughout the country. Watch | Philippines president threatens to jail those who refuse COVID-19 vaccine In October, as part of easing pandemic restrictions, the government opened cinemas and gyms in the capital and allowed larger seating capacities in restaurants and on public transportation. 12.7 million young people between the ages of 12-17 received vaccines on Wednesday. (With inputs from agencies)

Philippines president orders military to bypass 'gridlocks' in vaccine distribution

China's new locally-transmitted COVID-19 cases spiked to a near three-month high and tighter curbs to contain the spread are expected in the capital Beijing.

New locally-transmitted COVID-19 cases spike to three-month high in China

The Chinese government has told families to keep daily necessities in stock in case of emergencies, after COVID-19 outbreaks and unusually heavy rains that caused a surge in vegetable prices raised concerns about supply shortages.

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There have been tears, cheers and hugs at Sydney's international airport after Australia's border opened for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tears, cheers and hugs at Sydney airport as Australians return home

Asia's manufacturing activity has grown in the month of October as emerging economies saw COVID-19 infections subside, but rising input costs, material shortages, and slowing Chinese growth cloud the outlook.

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For the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia has eased its international border restrictions on Monday, allowing some of its vaccinated public to travel freely and many families to reunite.

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The summit between the world's 20 major economies has concluded. Leaders of the G20 countries made progress in tackling the growing threat of global warming and the global challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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<p>Hollywood star Charlize Theron is serious about everyone in the world getting COVID vaccination to help curb the spread of the virus that has plagued us all since more than a year now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actress has joined the social justice organisation Ford Foundation that wants the World Trade Organisation to agree to a waiver on vaccine patents so that countries of the world can manufacture their own vaccines. This comes after the World Health Organisation announced its goal of vaccinating 70 per cent of the planet by next year. Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-the-crown-star-claire-foy-to-play-scandal-queen-margaret-campbell-in-new-series-see-first-look-424379" hreflang="en">'The Crown' star Claire Foy to play scandal queen Margaret Campbell in new series; see first look</a></p>

<p>Speaking to the BBC, Charlize Theron also questioned some countries' booster programmes, when only 5 per cent of Africa's population has been vaccinated.</p>

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<p>Charlize Theron is an Academy Award-winning actor. She also serves as a United Nations Messenger of Peace and founder of the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, which champions the health, education and community support of young people living in Southern Africa.</p>

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Hollywood star Charlize Theron is serious about everyone in the world getting COVID vaccination to help curb the spread of the virus that has plagued us all since more than a year now.

Hollywood star Charlize Theron is serious about everyone in the world getting COVID vaccination to help curb the spread of the virus that has plagued us all since more than a year now. The actress has joined the social justice organisation Ford Foundation that wants the World Trade Organisation to agree to a waiver on vaccine patents so that countries of the world can manufacture their own vaccines. This comes after the World Health Organisation announced its goal of vaccinating 70 per cent of the planet by next year. Also read: 'The Crown' star Claire Foy to play scandal queen Margaret Campbell in new series; see first look Speaking to the BBC, Charlize Theron also questioned some countries' booster programmes, when only 5 per cent of Africa's population has been vaccinated. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Charlize Theron (@charlizeafrica) × Charlize Theron is an Academy Award-winning actor. She also serves as a United Nations Messenger of Peace and founder of the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, which champions the health, education and community support of young people living in Southern Africa. Also read: Fendi x SKIMS collaboration is real! Hollywood to ban 'live' weapons on film/TV sets after Alec Baldwin's mishap?

Charlize Theron champions the cause of vaccine for all, wants countries to share

The United States has reopened its borders to fully vaccinated international travellers from 33 countries. The list includes all Schengen countries and 26 European Nations bloc. The new guidelines will come into effect from November 8.

US reopens its borders to 33 countries

<p>British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has tested positive for coronavirus. The Grammy award-winning singer took to his Instagram account to share a statement, revealing he had contracted the virus and had isolated himself.&nbsp;<br />
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"Hey guys. Quick note to tell you that I've sadly tested positive for COVID-19, so I'm now self-isolating and following government guidelines," he wrote.</p>

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<p>Sheeran has now planned to give already scheduled interviews and performances from home.<br />
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"..It means that I`m now unable to plough ahead with any in-person commitments for now, so I'll be doing as many of my planned interviews/performances I can from my house. Apologies to anyone I've let down. Be safe everyone," he added.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-ed-sheeran-to-drop-shivers-ahead-of-his-new-album-release-411596">Ed Sheeran to drop 'Shivers' ahead of his new album release</a><br />
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After learning about his COVID-19 diagnosis, fans wished him a speedy recovery.<br />
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"I'm sorry to hear that! Get better soon," an Instagram user commented.&nbsp;<br />
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"Take rest. You will be better super soon," another one wrote.<br />
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The news comes just days prior to Sheeran's fourth studio album releasing on October 29.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was also set to appear as a musical guest on 'Saturday Night Live' on November 6, reported The Hollywood Reporter.&nbsp;</p>


British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has tested positive for coronavirus. The Grammy award-winning singer took to his Instagram account to share a statement, revealing he had contracted the virus and had isolated himself.

British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has tested positive for coronavirus. The Grammy award-winning singer took to his Instagram account to share a statement, revealing he had contracted the virus and had isolated himself. "Hey guys. Quick note to tell you that I've sadly tested positive for COVID-19, so I'm now self-isolating and following government guidelines," he wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos) × Sheeran has now planned to give already scheduled interviews and performances from home. "..It means that I`m now unable to plough ahead with any in-person commitments for now, so I'll be doing as many of my planned interviews/performances I can from my house. Apologies to anyone I've let down. Be safe everyone," he added. Ed Sheeran to drop 'Shivers' ahead of his new album release After learning about his COVID-19 diagnosis, fans wished him a speedy recovery. "I'm sorry to hear that! Get better soon," an Instagram user commented. "Take rest. You will be better super soon," another one wrote. The news comes just days prior to Sheeran's fourth studio album releasing on October 29. He was also set to appear as a musical guest on 'Saturday Night Live' on November 6, reported The Hollywood Reporter.

Ed Sheeran tests positive for COVID-19, urges people to be safe

German Health Minister has said that restrictions like mask-wearing and limited indoor activities for unvaccinated people will stay until next spring. However, he also said that Germany will be able to cope with the crisis better due to the vaccination drive being carried out in the country.

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<p>&nbsp;With coronavirus and flu putting pressure on the NHS, as the UK prepares for what PM Boris Johnson, described as a "difficult winter", Downing Street has confirmed that starting next week, Covid vaccination appointments for children will be made available. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the latest death toll, which has risen to 223, a record high since early March, echoing the NHS England chief executive, Amanda Pritchard's concern, the prime minister’s spokesperson said that in order to drive up vaccination rates, people need to be reminded the virus is still there.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bring-back-covid-regulations-urge-health-experts-as-cases-in-uk-rise-again-422313">'Bring back Covid regulations', urge health experts as cases in UK rise again</a></strong></p>

<p>It is important that we get that message out, the spokesperson said on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Defending the vaccination programme for 12- to 15-year-olds, which has been criticized for being too slow, he said it would be extended beyond the schools. Parents and guardians of eligible children will receive a text or letter inviting them to make an appointment through the national booking service or call 119.</p>

<p>Johnson's spokesperson explained that children will soon be able to get vaccinated at existing vaccine centres, including general practices, pharmacies, and other local sites.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unvaccinated-people-can-get-infected-by-coronavirus-every-16-months-experts-422374">Unvaccinated people can get infected by coronavirus every 16 months: Experts</a></strong></p>

<p>As for offering vaccinations in schools, he called this approach a "tested and proven" approach. He maintained, however, that the government wants to do everything possible to provide these vaccinations as effectively and safely as possible.</p>

<p>The fortnightly Department for Education attendance statistics shows that the number of English pupils missing school due to Covid has risen again. There were 209,000 Covid-related absences on 14 October, up from 204,000 when the data was last released; 111,000 of these were confirmed cases, an increase of 9,000.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Covid cases witness stubborn high in UK; daily cases above 40,000 for a week now</strong></p>

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<p>There was a marginal increase in attendance over the past fortnight, from 89.5% on 30 September to 90%, but Covid-related absence in state schools also increased from 2.5% to 2.6%.</p>

<p>According to James Bowen, director of policy for the school leaders’ union NAHT, covid-related absence in schools has hit record levels, and the government cannot simply ignore the escalating numbers of cases among school-age children.</p>


With coronavirus and flu putting pressure on the NHS, as the UK prepares for what PM Boris Johnson, described as a "difficult winter", Downing Street has confirmed that starting next week, Covid vaccination appointments for children will be made available.

With coronavirus and flu putting pressure on the NHS, as the UK prepares for what PM Boris Johnson, described as a "difficult winter", Downing Street has confirmed that starting next week, Covid vaccination appointments for children will be made available. Following the latest death toll, which has risen to 223, a record high since early March, echoing the NHS England chief executive, Amanda Pritchard's concern, the prime minister’s spokesperson said that in order to drive up vaccination rates, people need to be reminded the virus is still there. Also read | 'Bring back Covid regulations', urge health experts as cases in UK rise again It is important that we get that message out, the spokesperson said on Tuesday. Defending the vaccination programme for 12- to 15-year-olds, which has been criticized for being too slow, he said it would be extended beyond the schools. Parents and guardians of eligible children will receive a text or letter inviting them to make an appointment through the national booking service or call 119. Johnson's spokesperson explained that children will soon be able to get vaccinated at existing vaccine centres, including general practices, pharmacies, and other local sites. Also read | Unvaccinated people can get infected by coronavirus every 16 months: Experts As for offering vaccinations in schools, he called this approach a "tested and proven" approach. He maintained, however, that the government wants to do everything possible to provide these vaccinations as effectively and safely as possible. The fortnightly Department for Education attendance statistics shows that the number of English pupils missing school due to Covid has risen again. There were 209,000 Covid-related absences on 14 October, up from 204,000 when the data was last released; 111,000 of these were confirmed cases, an increase of 9,000. Watch | Covid cases witness stubborn high in UK; daily cases above 40,000 for a week now There was a marginal increase in attendance over the past fortnight, from 89.5% on 30 September to 90%, but Covid-related absence in state schools also increased from 2.5% to 2.6%. According to James Bowen, director of policy for the school leaders’ union NAHT, covid-related absence in schools has hit record levels, and the government cannot simply ignore the escalating numbers of cases among school-age children.

Coronavirus in UK: Starting next week, vaccination centres in England will accept bookings for children

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized using "mix and match" strategy for people who require a booster shot of a Covid vaccine. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines get approval in the United States.

US allows mix and match booster strategy

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