Greek authorities make COVID testing twice per week mandatory for unvaccinated citizens

[ad_1] Greece’s health minister has announced restrictions and requirements for people who are not vaccinated against COVID-19, stressing that more than 90 percent of patients being treated for the disease in intensive care units are unvaccinated, Report informs referring to The Washington Post. Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias also stressed on August 24 that health care… Continue reading Greek authorities make COVID testing twice per week mandatory for unvaccinated citizens

S. Korean authorities agree on record budget for 2022

[ad_1] The South Korean ruling party and the government have agreed to draw up the biggest ever annual state budget of 605 trillion won ($518.7 billion) for 2022 to finance the country’s efforts to tackle the COVID-19 crisis, Report informs referring to The Korea Times. This represents a slight increase from this year’s budget of… Continue reading S. Korean authorities agree on record budget for 2022

Turkish authorities do not rule out next lockdown due to delta strain

[ad_1] Turkey may close its borders to foreigners in the event of a sharp increase in the spread of the delta coronavirus strain, Minister of Culture and Tourism of the republic Mehmet Ersoy on the air of CNN Turk TV channel, Report informs citing Turkish media. “There is no guarantee of anything, and, of course,… Continue reading Turkish authorities do not rule out next lockdown due to delta strain

Afghan authorities say head of Taliban intelligence terminated

[ad_1] Afghan security forces have eliminated Taliban* intelligence chief, Afghanistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs said in a statement, Report informs, citing RIA Novosti. “During a special operation of the Afghan special police forces … in the province of Logar last night, the head of the Taliban* intelligence Kari Shagasi was eliminated … two more militants… Continue reading Afghan authorities say head of Taliban intelligence terminated

Thai authorities return curfew to contain third wave of coronavirus

[ad_1] Thai authorities on July 9 afternoon approved stricter measures for ten Thai provinces, including Bangkok, that will impose an overnight curfew, limit opening hours of several venues and ban gatherings of five people, Report informs referring to local media. Effective July 12, people living in Bangkok, metropolitan areas, and four southern Thai provinces must… Continue reading Thai authorities return curfew to contain third wave of coronavirus

Tunisian authorities change rules for accepting tourists

[ad_1] For tourists visiting Tunisia, the authorities are introducing new entry rules, Report informs referring to RIA Novosti. Vaccinated travelers are now obliged to present a negative result of a PCR test received no earlier than 72 hours before the trip. Although from June 1, immunized guests and those who recovered from coronavirus more than… Continue reading Tunisian authorities change rules for accepting tourists

WHO expert: Azerbaijani authorities committed to support immunization against COVID

[ad_1] “In Azerbaijan, we see a very strong commitment from the national authorities to support immunization,” Oleg Benes, a WHO Europe vaccine specialist, told Report. Benes noted that at this stage, more than 20% of Azerbaijan’s population has already been vaccinated, which is a significant achievement for the country. “We saw the efforts of the… Continue reading WHO expert: Azerbaijani authorities committed to support immunization against COVID