What you need to know about the coronavirus right now -Breaking
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© Reuters. When the U.S. opened land borders to coronavirus infection (COVID-19), people edit baggage claims at John F. Kennedy International Airport. It is the first time the COVID-19 restrictions had been removed in New York. (Reuters.) Here is what you should know right now about the coronavirus:
Chinese city claims it has tested 30,000 COVID-19 participants
According to Chengdu in China, the city conducted 30.000 COVID-19 screenings on people visiting a large entertainment complex. It also arrested those who attempted escape the centre. This was the second mass screening that took place in the last few days. According to the China Central Television (CCTV), all COVID-19 test results were negative.
There were a lot of visitors to the New Century Global Center. The center houses many offices, shops and universities. It covers an area of 1.7million square meters, which is roughly equivalent to the four Vatican Cities. Some persons left the temporary controlled area, as CCTV reported, without authorisation. They were however tracked down and tested.
India could send vaccines to COVAX within a matter of weeks
According to two sources within the industry, India might resume delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to COVAX global vaccine-sharing platform COVAX within weeks. This is the first time India has delivered COVID-19 injections since April.
After India sent 4 million doses of vaccines to partners and neighbours in October, the World Health Organization (WHO) has been asking India to resume supplies. Adar Poonawalla is the CEO of Serum Institute of India. The Serum Institute of India (SII) is the biggest manufacturer of vaccines in the world. He told Reuters last month that India could send between 20 and 30 million doses to COVAX each month during November and December. Once India meets its needs, it would then increase the volume to “large volumes”.
New Zealand allows Aucklanders to return to their malls after easing lockdown
As the epicenter of New Zealand’s coronavirus epidemic slowly receded, shops and malls across Auckland’s largest city opened for business on Wednesday. The demand was so great that shops filled up quickly. Some shoppers even queued up to get early bird discounts at stores overnight. The opening of libraries, museums, and zoos was also permitted. However, the hospitality industry remained closed.
Jacinda Adern, the Prime Minister, has announced that Auckland will transition to a “traffic light” system for managing outbreaks. This is in place of lockdowns after 90% of Aucklanders are fully vaccinated. A total of 84% have received second doses.
French Health Authority advises against Moderna COVID-19 is a vaccine to protect people below 30.
France’s Public Health Authority has recommended that people below 30 years old be administered insulin Pfizer (NYSE)’s Comirnaty COVID-19 shot when offered instead of Moderna Inc Spikevax, which had higher risk of developing heart problems.
While the Haute Autorite de Sante is not legally authorized to license or ban drugs, it acts as an adviser for the French health system. The Haute Autorite de Sante (HAS) cited the “very rare” risk of myocarditis. These risks were highlighted by recent French data and a French study that was published Monday. However, for those over 30 the authority recommended that the Moderna vaccination be used, stating its slightly higher effectiveness.
Russia declares it has reversed the trend in COVID-19 deaths, which hit an all-time high
Russia claimed that last week’s national workplace closure had turned the tide on the rising COVID-19 case numbers, while officials reported Tuesday the highest single-day death rate of the pandemic.
A regional watchdog for consumer health said that St Petersburg, Russia’s 2nd-largest, ordered compulsory vaccinations for all people aged 60 or older and anyone with chronic diseases. This is significant as authorities had previously resisted the idea of forcing citizens to be vaccinated, fearing that it might increase resistance to Sputnik V, which many Russians already have reservations about.
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