WHO calls for renewed vigilance against COVID-19 and respiratory diseases
MENA Newswire News Desk: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against a “collective amnesia” regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, urging people not to forget the...
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South Korea faces sharp rise in COVID-19 detected in wastewater
South Korea's latest COVID-19 data reveals a significant spike in virus levels within wastewater amid an ongoing summer outbreak, officials reported. According to the Korea...
JN.1 joins WHO’s list of Covid variants of interest amid low concerns for public health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently designated the JN.1 coronavirus strain as a "variant of interest," with current data indicating a low risk to...
WHO probes rise in respiratory illnesses in China
The World Health Organization (WHO) has intensified its focus on China, calling for comprehensive details regarding a surge in respiratory illnesses and specific instances of...
World Bank’s revised outlook for East Asia reflects China’s economic hurdles
Amid concerns about China's economic stability and diminished global demand, the World Bank has revised its growth projections for developing East Asia and the Pacific....
From crisis to catastrophe: China’s potential 65 million COVID cases per week by June
China's COVID-19 situation is teetering on the brink of a precipice. The populous nation is potentially staring down an unprecedented spike of 65 million cases...
Global education targets hindered by $97 billion funding gap, UNESCO reports
A recent UNESCO report has revealed that a $97 billion funding shortfall is standing in the way of countries reaching their 2030 national education targets....
Tunisia tourism records 64 percent YoY increase in Q1 2023
According to recent data published by the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT), the country's cumulative tourist revenues exceeded the 1 billion-dinar mark in the first...
Chengdu locks down 21.2 million people in fight against COVID-19
As some of China's most populous and economically significant cities battle outbreaks, Chengdu, one of the country's largest cities, announced a lockdown of its 21.2...
COVID-19 cases in South Korea reach 4-month high of over 180,000
As a result of a new wave of infections caused by the Omicron variant, South Korea has registered 180,803 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, the...