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    New York issues new restrictions as US notches up more virus cases

    12 Nov 2020

    A new round of restrictions is aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus as the infection rate climbed and hospitalisations soared in the state that was the epicentre of the US outbreak in its early stages.

    Tokyo Olympic Games and virus challenges

    25 Jul 2021

    The Tokyo Olympic Games are too big to fail but it remains to be seen whether the athletes or Covid will prevail. A second postponement or cancellation of the 2020 games was not a serious option.

    UN calls Europe’s coronavirus restrictions ‘absolutely necessary’

    15 Oct 2020

    Dr. Hans Kluge called for countries and their citizens to be "uncompromising” in their attempts to control the virus and said most of the COVID-19 spread is happening in homes, indoor spaces and in communities not complying with protection measures.

    Clashes in Florence over new coronavirus restrictions

    31 Oct 2020

    Italy saw clashes between police and protesters on Saturday over new coronavirus measures. The mayor of the Italian city of Florence lashed out against protestors after violent skirmishes broke out.

    China restricts US official travel to Hong Kong

    10 Dec 2020

    US diplomatic passport holders visiting Hong Kong and nearby Macao will temporarily no longer receive visa-free entry privileges, spokesperson Hua Chunying said.

    Record hunger in the Philippines as Covid restrictions bite

    09 Dec 2020

    “I’ve never seen hunger at this level before,” said Jomar Fleras, executive director of Rise Against Hunger in the Philippines, which works with more than 40 partners to feed the poor.

    Thailand eyes tougher measures amid virus second wave

    02 Jan 2021

    Thailand has managed to keep infection rates relatively low since the initial outbreak of the coronavirus disease last year, keeping the number of new cases in the single-digits for months until mid-December.

    Australia says it will pursue all avenues on reports of China coal restrictions

    15 Dec 2020

    Chinese media outlets including The Global Times and Caixin on Monday reported China’s top economic planner had granted approval to power plants to import coal without clearance restrictions, except for Australia.

    Australia to ring in New Year with stricter coronavirus restrictions

    31 Dec 2020

    Australia’s second-most-populous state, Victoria, will limit indoor gatherings to 15 people and reintroduce mandatory masks indoors starting Thursday, a day after it reported three new cases that ended its COVID-free streak of more than two months.

    Bangladesh shuts down as coronavirus cases soar

    12 Apr 2021

    According to a statement by the government, the new measure is effective from Wednesday.

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