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India to begin COVID-19 vaccination for youths 15-18

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Dec. 25) said a new COVID-19 vaccination drive for youths aged between 15 and 18 years will be launched in the country from Jan. 3, 2022.

Lebanon’s total Omicron cases rise to 433

Lebanon's Health Ministry announced on Saturday (Dec. 25) that the number of cases of COVID-19 Omicron variant stands at 433 so far.

Israel reports 591 new Omicron cases, 1,118 in total

Israel on Saturday (Dec. 25) reported 591 new cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, according to the country's health ministry.

PH still needs 7-M fully vaxxed to achieve population protection

The Philippines still needs to fully vaccinate seven million Filipinos by the end of the month to meet its target of 54 million and achieve population protection this year.

DOH logs 433 new infections, 369 recoveries on Christmas Day

The Philippines on Christmas Day saw a slight uptick in the number of new COVID-19 cases with 433 infections.

Omicron accounts for over 10% of new COVID-19 cases in Turkey’s crowded cities

The COVID-19 Omicron variant started to spread in Turkey, especially in crowded provinces, and it accounts for over 10% of the new cases in these cities, the Turkish health minister said on Saturday (Dec. 25).

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