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Economic Times | 07 Jan, 2021 | 08.00AM IST
Covid Vaccine Live Updates: US blind to contagious new virus variant, scientists warn
The variant, which is now surging in Britain and burdening its hospitals with new cases, is rare for now in the United States. But it has the potential to explode in the next few weeks.
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China reports highest Covid-19 figures since July
The virus first emerged in central China in late 2019, but since then authorities have largely brought the situation under control through travel restrictions, strict lockdowns and mass testing.
US blind to contagious new virus variant, scientists warn
With no robust system to identify genetic variations of the coronavirus, experts warn that the United States is woefully ill-equipped to track a dangerous new mutant, leaving health officials blind as they try to combat the grave threat.
China locks down Hebei region for virus outbreak
Officials announced 51 new cases Thursday, bringing Hebei's total to 90 since Sunday. Most of the cases have been in Shijiazhuang, the provincial capital that is due to host some events of next year's Winter Olympics.
Mexican with allergic reaction after Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine still hospitalized
The 32-year-old internist, who got the vaccine on Dec. 30, had several seizures in the following days and is being treated in a specialized hospital that is part of Mexico's social security institute IMSS.
Morocco approves use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Last month, the Moroccan government announced it had ordered 65 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from China's Sinopharm and Britain's AstraZeneca. The country of 35 million people has not yet received the vaccines.
Japan calls for Tokyo state of emergency declaration as COVID-19 cases surge
Ahead of a meeting with advisers, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura laid out the government's proposal to call for the state of emergency for the four prefectures from Jan. 8 to Feb. 7. Restrictions centre on measures to combat transmission at bars and restaurants, cited by the government as key risk areas.
