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Estimated 4.3-M people in UK had coronavirus in week

 An estimated 4.3 million people in private households in Britain had COVID-19 last week, up from 3.7 million in the previous week and set a new record, the British Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Wednesday.

India’s COVID-19 tally rises to 36,317,927; over 200,000 cases reported in 24 hours

India's COVID-19 tally rose to 36,317,927 on Thursday, as 247,417 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry's latest data.

Manila cancels classes from Jan. 14 to 21 for ‘health break’

By Alec Go The Manila local government has suspended the in-person and online classes in all levels in the city starting Jan. 14 until Jan. 21 to give way for a “health...

DOH recommendation shortens quarantine of vaccinated cases, close contacts

The Department of Health (DOH) has updated its recommended guidelines on the shortened quarantine period for the general public, including fully vaccinated positive individuals and close contacts. Based on the proposal, fully...

WHO cautions against concurrent outbreaks of COVID-19, other diseases

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday (Jan. 12) cautioned and urged for preparedness against concurrent outbreaks of COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases during the coming spring.

Tighter alert level in NCR may not be needed, WHO exec says

by Ma. Teresa Montemayor | Philippine News Agency MANILA – The current alert level imposed by the government in the National Capital Region (NCR) may be adequate as the country’s healthcare system...

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