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Newer Omicron Subvariants Account for over 70% New Infections in US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The newer and most contagious Omicron subvariants, known as BA.4 and BA.5, now made up over 70 percent of COVID-19 infections in the United States, according to data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week.
Shanghai, Beijing Order New Round of Mass COVID-19 Testing
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Residents of parts of Shanghai and Beijing have been ordered to undergo further rounds of COVID-19 testing following the discovery of new cases in the two cities, while tight restrictions remain in place in Hong Kong, Macao and other Chinese cities.
COVID-19 Deaths Surpass 10,000 in Australia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Australia has surpassed 10,000 coronavirus deaths as COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise in the country, with 30 more deaths reported on Sunday.
COVID-19 May Have Originated in US Bio-Lab: American Economist
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The SARS-CoV-2 virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic did not emerge naturally, but rather "from a US lab biotechnology," according to renowned economist and policy analyst Jeffrey Sachs.
‘Stop Asian Hate’: Asian Americans Urge Ending Racial Bigotry, Violence
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Asian Americans from across the United States went to Washington, DC on Saturday to call for an end to racial hatred and violence that has increased significantly amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Cases Rise 23% in Britain, with London A Hotspot
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Britain's new COVID-19 cases have jumped by 23 percent in just a week, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported Friday.
Beijing to Reopen Schools, Shanghai Declares Victory over COVID
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Beijing on Saturday said it would allow primary and secondary schools to resume in-person classes and Shanghai’s top party boss declared victory over COVID-19 after the city reported zero new local cases for the first time in two months.
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan Tests Positive for COVID
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan tested positive on Saturday for COVID-19, according to the White House.
COVID Effects on Tourism Discussed at 34th UNWTO Meeting in Maldives
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The 34th meeting of the World Tourism Organization Commission was held in the Maldives, discussing issues like the damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to the world tourism industry.
North Korea Spent $642 Million on Nukes in 2021, Report Estimates
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korea may have spent as much as $642 million on its nuclear program last year, according to anti-nuclear activists, as the impoverished country appears ready to test a new weapon despite battling a COVID-19 outbreak and economic crisis.
US Reports about 88,000 Weekly Child COVID-19 Cases
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – About 88,000 child COVID-19 cases were reported across the United States in the week ending June 9, according to a report released on Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Children's Hospital Association.
Iran, Algeria Friendly to Be Held behind Closed Doors
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The friendly match between Iran and Algeria football teams will be held behind closed doors due to COVID-19 health protocols.
Beijing Delays School Reopenings after New COVID-19 Outbreak
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Most children in Beijing will not return to school next week as originally planned, Chinese officials said on Saturday, after an emerging COVID-19 outbreak prompted authorities to partly reverse a decision to resume in-person teaching.
UK to Burn Unusable COVID-19 Protective Gear Worth Billions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The British government plans to burn billions of pounds in unusable personal protective equipment purchased in haste during the coronavirus pandemic, a public spending watchdog said Friday.
Shanghai to Lock Down, Test 2.7 Million As COVID Fears Linger
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Shanghai will lock down a district of 2.7 million people on Saturday to conduct mass coronavirus testing, city authorities said, as the Chinese metropolis struggles to fully emerge from punishing curbs.
New Omicron Subvariants Rise in US COVID-19 Cases
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Two new Omicron subvariants are on the rise in the United States, adding to the concern of health experts about whether they may fuel a summer surge in COVID-19 cases.
'Very Ignorant Rumor': Misinformation Abounds about Monkeypox
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The recent emergence of hundreds of cases of monkeypox worldwide has already triggered a flood of misinformation online, much of it modelled on conspiracy theories that have been circulating since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beijing to Reopen Schools, Workplaces as COVID-19 Curbs Ease
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Beijing will gradually lift COVID-19 restrictions this week, city officials said on Sunday.
