A dozen countries have slapped fresh travel regulations on travellers from China. This move comes after a surge in Covid cases. Watch further to know more.

European Union countries enforce traveller Covid curbs amid deteriorating situation

China's Covid cases have brought bad news to the country's biggest gaming market of Macao. Three years after witnessing numerous lockdowns under Covid curbs, business owners in Macao hoped for their work to pick up after Beijing loosened its strict zero Covid policy but the spike in infections is keeping customers away from the markets as well as the infamous casinos.

Spike in Mainland China's Covid infections hamper recovery, Macao shopkeepers hope for boom

This is a question we all want an answer to. Listen in to Molly Gambhir.

Gravitas: Will the pandemic end in 2023?

Almost half of the passengers on two flights from China that landed in Milan were found to be infected with the Wuhan virus. Is China deliberately sending infected people to other countries? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: China sends infected flights to Milan, half of the passengers test positive

Amidst the global alarm of surge the Covid-19 cases in China, the WHO has said that the restrictions imposed by some countries on travelers from China are understandable, given the lack of information from Beijing. At the moment, the WHO Chief has urged China to be more forthcoming on the pandemic situation in the country.

Global alarm over China's Covid surge, travel curbs imposed on Chinese travelers

The #WuhanVirus nightmare has engulfed China. Reports say 4 variants are now spreading in the country. What's worse, China has opened its airports for International travel. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Wuhan Virus nightmare engulfs China

Japan on Wednesday recorded 415 COVID-19 deaths, the highest-ever count for a single day. The country counted 216,219 newly confirmed coronavirus cases on Wednesday. Watch further to know more.

Japan records 415 Covid deaths in 24 hours

Hong Kong will end most of its strict Covid rules starting Thursday (December 29), meaning there will be no cap on public gatherings and the city's vaccine pass would also be scrapped. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Hong Kong's chief executive John Lee said that all virus-related measures would be cancelled apart from wearing masks which still remains mandatory.

Hong Kong to end most Covid rules apart from mandatory mask wearing

China has run out of basic medicines like Ibuprofen & Panadol. State authorities have taken over pharma firms to ramp up supplies. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Medicine Shortage 'humiliates' China

Hospitals in China struggle with spike in Covid cases. Even as China records zero covid deaths now data firm is claiming that the real scale of infection could be far greater than what the official data is showing.

Hospitals in China under strain due to spike in Covid cases

India’s health minister has advised the public to take precautions against Covid-19, as the country remains on alert for potential new variants that could emerge from the wave of infections sweeping neighboring China.

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24 hours after reports emerged that the Chinese sub-variant had reached India, New Delhi has introduced a series of measures to stop the virus from spreading. Priyanka Sharma reports.

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Is your child safe from the Wuhan virus? Should the surge in infections worry you? Is the new wave going to affect Children? Priyanka Sharma takes you through some developments that give you the answer.

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The Wuhan Virus is back. Infections are spiking in 5 countries. Experts are warning of dreadful consequences. Has China put the world in peril again? Here's what Priyanka Sharma has to say.

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The Chinese subvariant Omicron BF.7 has reached India. 3 cases have been reported so far, 2 in Gujarat & 1 in Odisha. The Niti Aayog says there's no need to panic. But if the situation escalates, Is India prepared? Here's what Priyanka Sharma has to say.

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Three years after the virus first emerged, it's almost like we're going back to stage one. Let's take a look at what's happening in China and what is the situation like for the residents of Shanghai.

China witnesses a sharp surge in Covid Cases again

Is a new wave of the #WuhanVirus coming? Experts say China's covid surge could infect 10% of the earth's population. American scientists are worried about new variants. Should we prepare? Here's what Priyanka Sharma has to say.

Gravitas: Wuhan Virus: Is a new wave coming?

Wuhan Virus cases in the UK are soaring. This comes amid unprecedented chaos at British airports. Health experts are suggesting the return of masks & testing. Is Britain heading towards a 'Covid Christmas'? Here's what Priyanka Sharma has to say.

Gravitas: Is the UK headed for a 'Covid Christmas'?

Covid cases are surging in the Chinese capital of Beijing, this comes as the country tries to turn away from its zero-tolerance coronavirus strategy. Beijing authorities said, more than 22,000 patients visited hospitals across the city in the previous days.

Covid cases surge in China as hardline policy eases

The COVID-19 situation is easing around the world but not in China. Chaoyang, the largest district of China’s capital Beijing, urged people to stay home for the weekend and restricted intra-city travel as Covid-19 cases continue to rise in the city. Watch the full video to know more

China's COVID cases rise, Beijing under semi-lockdown

COVID-19 infections are on a rise in China as the country's top health officials begin easing some pandemic measures in a bit to provide some economic relief to the people

Chinese cities record new surge in COVID-19 cases

China's health authority reported a jump in COVID-19 infections, climbing to 7,475 on November 7 from 5,496 the day before and the highest since May 1.

New COVID-19 cases climb to 7,000 in China

After remaining Covid-free for three months, Macau registered 11 cases, prompting the authorities to carry out mass testing for all of its 700,000 residents on Tuesday.

The locals have been ordered to take PCR test on Tuesday and then get themselves tested with rapid antigen daily, reports Reuters news agency.

Apart from that, around 1,500 staff and guests were locked inside MGM China's Cotai casino resort on Sunday for three days. It was not clear whether they would be released on Tuesday.

The officials are taking strict measures as the biggest gambling city braces for Typhoon Nalgae, which is fast approaching southern China. Authorities are hoping that the PCR tests can be completed in one day.

Being a special administrative region of China, Macau has adopted Beijing’s strict zero-Covid policy that involves frequent lockdowns and strict testing requirements.

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China has been witnessing a spurt of cases in the past one week, which has seen the closure of Disney's Shanghai resort while a Foxconn plant in Zhengzhou continues to be rocked by workers leaving en masse over strict Covid restrictions.

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Macau is the only place in China where casinos are legal.

Before the online visa process, mainland visitors were required to submit detailed, in-person applications to visit the Chinese territory, with approvals typically limited to essential business travel. The strict process was being followed for the past two and a half years.

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After remaining Covid-free for three months, Macau registered 11 cases, prompting the authorities to carry out mass testing for all of its 700,000 residents on Tuesday.

After remaining Covid-free for three months, Macau registered 11 cases, prompting the authorities to carry out mass testing for all of its 700,000 residents on Tuesday. The locals have been ordered to take PCR test on Tuesday and then get themselves tested with rapid antigen daily, reports Reuters news agency. Apart from that, around 1,500 staff and guests were locked inside MGM China's Cotai casino resort on Sunday for three days. It was not clear whether they would be released on Tuesday. The officials are taking strict measures as the biggest gambling city braces for Typhoon Nalgae, which is fast approaching southern China. Authorities are hoping that the PCR tests can be completed in one day. Being a special administrative region of China, Macau has adopted Beijing’s strict zero-Covid policy that involves frequent lockdowns and strict testing requirements. Watch | WION Business News | China imposes Covid curbs in Macau as infections surge China has been witnessing a spurt of cases in the past one week, which has seen the closure of Disney's Shanghai resort while a Foxconn plant in Zhengzhou continues to be rocked by workers leaving en masse over strict Covid restrictions. Also read | What are the experts saying about the highly transmissible XBB Covid variant? On Monday, the Chinese authorities allowed mainland residents to travel to Macau through an online visa system, streamlining travel to the world's largest gambling hub after more than two years of pandemic restrictions. Also read | 'Jimmy Jimmy': Chinese turn to popular Indian song to mock zero-Covid policy Macau is the only place in China where casinos are legal. Before the online visa process, mainland visitors were required to submit detailed, in-person applications to visit the Chinese territory, with approvals typically limited to essential business travel. The strict process was being followed for the past two and a half years. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Covid-free for three months, Macau records 11 cases, tests entire population

Pakistan is dealing with rise in active covid-19 cases and positivity rate has jumped to 3.88%. As per reports, Pakistan registered over 800 new cases on Saturday.

Pakistan deals with rise in active covid cases, positivity rate jumps to 3.88%

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