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Kim Jong Un blames ‘irresponsible’ officials for COVID outbreak

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held an emergency meeting over a COVID-19 outbreak sweeping the unvaccinated country and causing one of the biggest crises under his rule, reprimanding cadres for failing to execute his public health orders.

Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022

Western Australia's COVID-19 cases in hospital surge past 300 amid calls for restrictions to be reintroduced

Peak medical groups renew their calls for the West Australian government to reinstate public health measures, but Premier Mark McGowan remains reluctant to do so.

ABC News · May 16, 2022

5,238 new Covid cases, 40 more deaths

The country registered 5,238 more Covid-19 cases and 40 new fatalities during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Monday morning.

Bangkok Post · May 16, 2022

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S.Korea says it will spare no effort to help North Korea amid COVID outbreak

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Monday the country will spare no effort to help North Korea, as the isolated nation battles a COVID-19 outbreak, and reiterated he will remain open for humanitarian aid.

Reuters · May 16, 2022

Worried parents told kids' jabs are safe

The Department of Health is urging parents to take their children for Covid-19 shots ahead of the new school term this month.

Bangkok Post · May 16, 2022

North Korea reports 8 deaths as Kim laments virus response

North Korea on Monday reported eight new deaths and 392,920 more people with fever symptoms amid a growing COVID-19 outbreak as leader Kim Jong Un blasted officials over delays in medicine deliveries and ordered his military to get involved in the pandemic response in the country’s capital, Pyongyang

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022

Post-weekend COVID cases stay low as hospitalisations remain steady

The number of reported cases frequently falls over the weekend and in the following days as fewer people present for testing.

The Canberra Times · May 16, 2022

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Steve Kerr returns to Warriors after testing positive for COVID-19 last week

SAN FRANCISCO – Steve Kerr returned to coach the Warriors Sunday after he tested positive for the coronavirus last week.

Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022

North Korea ‘in great turmoil’ over COVID-19: Kim Jong-un

The leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un, has admitted the spread of COVID-19 has thrust his country into "great turmoil".

The New Daily · May 15, 2022

COVID-19 case numbers from around the states and territories

Here's a quick wrap of today's COVID statistics from each Australian jurisdiction.

ABC News · May 15, 2022

Karnataka: Zero active Covid cases in Ballari district

BALLARI: The discharge of a patient, who had recovered from Covid-19, from the Sandur taluk Covid hospital on May 11 left Ballari with zero active cases. Ballari, along with 10 other districts across the state, has managed to rid itself of the infection. Not only does Ballari have no active…

The Times of India · May 15, 2022

N Korea deploys army as WHO expressed ‘concern’ over COVID

Kim Jong Un blasts officials over COVID-19 response amid outbreak that has left 1.2 million ill with fever.

Al Jazeera · May 15, 2022

Karnataka: 5 regions account for over 44% of Covid compensation pleas

BENGALURU: In Karnataka, which has reported 40,063 Covid-19 deaths so far, 58,753 families have applied for death compensation. Of these, 50,007 have received relief as of May 13. Payment has failed for 5,325 applications over bank details, and 3,421 are awaiting approval.

The Times of India · May 15, 2022

‘Haryana's Kharkhoda unit to produce 1st Maruti in 2025’

CHANDIGARH: Haryana deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala claimed on Sunday that even in adverse circumstances of Covid-19 pandemic, the state had attracted an invstment of Rs 28,000 crore, which had created many jobs. Chiefly, he mentioned Maruti Suzuki’s 900-acre automobile plant coming up at Kharkhoda.

The Times of India · May 15, 2022

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The Times of India · May 15, 2022

Eight fresh Covid cases in Himachal Pradesh, 78 cases active

SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh reported eight new cases of Covid-19 on Sunday along with eight recoveries. The state’s overall Covid tally of 2,84,946 includes 2,80,732 recoveries, 4,117 deaths, and 78 active cases.

The Times of India · May 15, 2022

Chandigarh logs 8 new Covid cases, weekly positivity rate goes above 1%

CHANDIGARH: The weekly positivity rate has risen above 1% in the city since the start of the month. Doctors in the city hospitals have started instructing senior citizens and other patients with high risk to wear triple layered masks in hospitals/crowded places. Though eight new cases of Covid-19 were reported…

The Times of India · May 15, 2022

Bengaluru: Team of Covid messengers urges people to remain alert

BENGALURU: While most people have put the pandemic behind them, a man and his team arrived at the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru marathon on Sunday to remind the city that Covid-19 is still a threat and everyone must remain alert.

Bangkok Post · May 15, 2022

Post-pandemic healthcare

Health crises and emergencies such as Covid-19 have brought into sharp focus the critical need for preparedness. The unprecedented pandemic has led to a dynamically changing environment across the healthcare industry, posing challenges that call for innovative solutions.

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Reuters · May 15, 2022

N.Korea's Kim orders military to stabilise supply of COVID drugs

Leader Kim Jong Un has ordered North Korea's military to stabilise distribution of COVID-19 medicine in the capital, Pyongyang, in the battle against the country's first confirmed outbreak of the disease, state media said.

The Conversation · May 15, 2022

Australia risks relying on Pfizer and Moderna for its COVID vaccines. 3 ways to break free

The rapid development and deployment of COVID vaccines has been one of the greatest achievements of the pandemic.

Edinburgh Live · May 15, 2022

The six Edinburgh neighbourhoods that are now 'coronavirus free' as cases drop

Although the virus is still prevalent, with a total of 880 cases confirmed in the last seven day period of data, there are parts of Edinburgh where none have been recorded at all.

Sports Illustrated · May 15, 2022

Steve Kerr Clears COVID-19 Protocols, Will Rejoin Warriors in WCF

The Golden State head coach missed three games last round.

Daily Record · May 15, 2022

Wishaw seniors group enjoys late festive lunch marking Queen's Platinum Jubilee

The mistletoe was replaced by bunting but Christmas dinner was still served up.

ABC News · May 15, 2022

How to vote if you have COVID-19 on election day

The rules of how you can cast your vote depend on when you tested positive for the virus — here's everything you need to know.

The Hindu · May 15, 2022

T.N. logs 30 fresh COVID-19 infections

Thirty-one districts log no fresh infections

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