Coronavirus News Highlights: Pakistan issues fresh Covid guidelines for Eid ul Azha as cases rise

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Pakistan issues fresh Covid guidelines for Eid ul Azha as cases rise

Pakistan's Covid-19 response body on Tuesday issued fresh guidelines with masking up and social distancing among the measures for Eid ul Azha as the number of coronavirus cases rose across the country.

Italy daily coronavirus cases exceed 100,000 for first time since Feb. - health ministry

Italy reported 132,274 Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, health ministry official figures showed, surpassing 100,000 for the first time since Feb. 8. (Reuters)

214 more test Covid-19 positive in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh recorded 214 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, taking the number of infections to 2,86,761 since its outbreak in the state, an official said.

Paramedics in Pak dist announce boycott of polio, Covid vax campaign

After a polio health worker and at least two security officials were shot dead by unknown assailants during a polio vaccination drive, more than 2,000 health workers, who are assigned to administer polio andCoronavirusvaccines in North Waziristan district of Khyber Pukhtunkhwa (KP), have announced a boycott of the campaign due to lack of security provided to them by the government.

World half marathon cancelled due to Covid fall-out

The World Athletics Half Marathon Championships due to take place in Yangzhou in China this November have been cancelled "as a consequence of the (Covid-19) pandemic" the sport's governing body said on Tuesday.

China reports 418 new Covid cases for July 4 vs 460 day earlier

Mainland China reported 418 new coronavirus cases for July 4, of which 112 were symptomatic and 306 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said on Tuesday.

That compared with 460 new cases a day earlier - 72 symptomatic and 388 asymptomatic, which China counts separately.

There were zero new deaths, keeping the nation's fatalities at 5,226.(Reuters)

Asia shares rise on optimism about easing Covid restrictions

Asian shares advanced Monday across the board as buying set in after the lull of a US national holiday.

Analysts said the optimism may be driven by expectations the US may decide to cut Chinese tariffs, a welcome move that would also help tame inflation.

China's Commerce Ministry said on Tuesday that Vice Premier Liu He spoke with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about coordinating economic policy between the two biggest economies and maintaining the stability of supply chains. (AP)

Hong Kong considers shorter Covid quarantine for travellers

Hong Kong will look into shortening Covid-19 quarantine requirements for travellers, while still aiming to curb the spread of the virus and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed, the city's new leader John Lee said on Tuesday.

Lee spoke at his first weekly news conference as the city's chief executive after being sworn in on Friday by China's President Xi Jinping following celebrations marking 25 years since the former British colony's return to Chinese rule.

China is alone among major countries to pursue a "zero Covid" strategy that aims to stamp out all outbreaks at just about any cost.(Reuters)

India reports 13,086 fresh Covid-19 cases, 19 more deaths in last 24 hours

The active cases now stand at 1,13,864. The daily positivity rate is at 2.90%.

90% of India's adult population fully vaccinated against Covid-19: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

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China reports 418 new Covid-19 cases for July 4 vs 460 day earlier

Mainland China reported 418 newcoronaviruscases for July 4, of which 112 were symptomatic and 306 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said on Tuesday.

(Reuters)