Health

Omicron reported in 57 countries, hospitalisations set to rise: WHO

WHO worries about Europe’s COVID-19 surge; warns of 500,000 more deaths
The World Health Organization is "very worried" about the spread of COVID-19 in Europe as the continent battles a fresh wave of infections.
James, Stewart ejected as Lakers beat Pistons in NBA
LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart were ejected for causing a fracas as the Los Angeles Lakers came from 17 points down to beat the Detroit Pistons 121-116.
Interior minister: Sixth COVID wave concerns still in place
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Iran reports lowest daily COVID-19 death toll in nearly five months
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Health Ministry: Nearly 200,000 people have so far received third dose of COVID-19 vaccine
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Iran: Monthly COVID-19 vaccine production rises to 10m doses
The Iran Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) said Iranian companies have managed to raise the monthly production of coronavirus vaccines to 10 million doses.
President urges support for development of Iranian vaccines
Iran reports lowest daily COVID deaths in 18 weeks
‘We are digging our own graves’: UN chief tells COP26 climate summit
The COP26 climate summit must act to "save humanity" and protect the planet, UN chief Antonio Guterres said Monday, warning that currently "we are digging our own graves".
Global COVID-19 death toll tops five million in under two years
The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 5 million on Monday, less than two years into a crisis that has not only devastated poor countries but also humbled wealthy ones with first-rate health care systems.
Putin orders week-long paid holiday to curb COVID-19 infections in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered a nationwide week-long paid holiday starting on October 30 to curb COVID infections amid record virus deaths and again urged Russians to vaccinate themselves.