COVID-19 kills 61 more Iranians over past 24 hours
The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 142,398 with 61 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Op-ed: Farmworkers Face Stress and Depression. The Pandemic Made It Worse.
It’s a very hard time to be a farmworker. Across the nation, these essential workers have faced an increased risk of COVID-19 infection and mortality. In California, farmworkers have been among the most impacted—2021 research found that they were four times more likely to test positive than the general population.
North Korea reports no new ‘fever’ cases for first time since May
North Korea has reported no new “fever” cases for the first time since mid-May when it abruptly announced its first domestic outbreak of COVID-19, and imposed tough measures to curb the spread of the virus.
Gov’t reduces financial support for COVID-19 patients amid explosive spike in cases
The government's recent decision to reduce financial support for COVID-19 patients has drawn criticism from civic groups and medical experts, who expressed concerns that many cases could go undetected as people skip getting tested.
COVID-19 fuels slowest rate of childhood vaccination in three decades, leaving millions at risk
Official data published by UN agencies on Friday shows the largest sustained decline in childhood vaccination rates in approximately 30 years, with 25 million infants missing out on lifesaving shots.
Concerns grow over COVID-19 resurgence
The daily number of new COVID-19 infections in Korea has surpassed 10,000 again for the second straight day over the weekend, drawing concerns over a resurgence of the virus after months of declining numbers of new cases.
What COVID-19 taught us about risk in a complex, inter-connected world
A new UN report has shed fresh light on the ways that the COVID-19 pandemic unleashed cascading risks, particularly on vulnerable people, worldwide.
North Korea blames balloons from South for COVID-19 outbreak
North Korea has blamed balloons from South Korea for its COVID-19 outbreak, claiming that two people in the border area started showing symptoms after coming into contact with "alien things coming by wind" from the South.
Japan eases border restrictions, starts visa procedures for guided tours
Japan on Friday eased its borders for foreign tourists and began accepting visa applications, but only for those on guided package tours who are willing to follow mask-wearing and other antivirus measures as the country cautiously tries to balance business and infection worries.
COVID outbreak increases North Korea’s reliance on China
As North Korea's COVID-19 situation has gone out of control after confirming its first case of infectious disease last week, the reclusive state is leaning on its ally, China, to overcome the crisis. South Korea is expected to propose working-level talks with Pyongyang this week.
