Tokyo logs 28,112 Covid-19 cases
Confirmed on July 24, the number of new cases exceeded 20,000 for the fifth consecutive day.
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Flies, cockroaches not likely to spread Covid-19: Study
Most vector-borne pathogens are spread biologically, but non-biting flies can transfer bacteria like Salmonella mechanically.
Australia struggles with rising Covid-19 infections, deaths
On July 19, Australia's Health Minister warned that the current third wave of Omicron variant infections is "very significant," with the number of hospital admissions soaring.
Tokyo coronavirus cases top 30,000 for 1st time
In response to the surge of infection cases, the Tokyo metropolitan government raised the alert level for the medical system to the most serious on its four-level scale.
Insufficient proof behind rejection of Shionogi Covid-19 drug
Experts were divided because interim data submitted by Shionogi showed one of the two goals set for Xocova’s clinical trials had yet to be met.
Mass Covid-19 outbreak in South Korea following high school field trip
A total of 159 high school students and faculty members tested positive for Covid-19 as of July 21.
Omicron able to infect wide range of animals
A study noted that the infection's presence in wild animals, like wild tigers and lions, is particularly challenging to track, compared to domestic or zoo animals.
Increasing Covid cases in schools fuel public uncertainty: Poll
When asked what the respondents were uncertain about, 69.7 per cent said if children get infected, the virus would spread among family members.
Masks, social distancing return in Srinagar as Covid-19 cases rise
Srinagar’s district magistrate, Mohammad Aijaz, has ordered that the district and sectoral officers would ensure that officials use a face masks in offices.
Boosters recommended every three months with arrival of sub-variants
The sub-variants' ability to re-infect even vaccinated people has prompted the government to recommend that everyone get booster doses.