Coronavirus Pandemic

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India on Twitter, reported 11,271 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours on November 14. Reportedly, the recovery rate stands at 98.26 percent, with total recoveries reaching 3,38,37,859, as per reports. Besides, the country's active caseload stands at 1,35,918 with a positivity rate of 0.90 … read-more

Indonesia has planned to give booster shots of COVID-19, once 50 percent of the population are vaccinated. Besides, the government has claimed that 29 percent of its population of 270 million citizens have been vaccinated so far. Reportedly, Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin, said in a statement, that the plan prioritizes the elderly and poor who are insured by the government, while the rest have to pay for the vaccine.

China reported a rise in the COVID-19 cases with nine new infections in the national capital, Beijing. The government has taken measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the city as a high-level gathering of the communist party has been scheduled next week. Moreover, temperature screening machines have been set up all around the public places, tightening restrictions around the country.

South Korea on October 29, said that it's going to lift COVID-19 curbs in the country. The removal of restrictions will be done phase-wise, with the 1st ease being implemented on November 1. Notably, the country has reached its goal by vaccinating 70% of its population. Reportedly, vaccine passports will be implemented, for people to enter gyms, cafes, and other public venues in the country. 

After two unsuccessful visits of WHO officials to China, WHO is set to relaunch probe into investigation of the origin of the pandemic. The new team of 20 members ranges experts from scientists, specialists, animal disease experts to geneticists. In absence of a concrete response from China, the new team is likely to face stiff resistance from Chinese authorities. However, after over two years, collecting raw data remains a challenge.