Coronavirus

 
  • 128 people die in Switzerland after being vaccinated against COVID-19
    Since the beginning of 2021, 128 people have died in Switzerland after being vaccinated against the coronavirus. This is reported by the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products Swissmedic. At the same time, the regulator explained that they did not find evidence that vaccination was the cause of death. From January 1 to July 21, the agency said there were 4,319 notifications of "supposedly unwanted ...
  • Turkish Ministry of Health calls for strict measures due to rising number of COVID infections
    On July 23, more than 11 thousand cases of infection were detected in Turkey, this is the maximum since mid-May.Against this background, the head of the Ministry of Health urged citizens to get vaccinated and stated the need to “move from flexibility to strict measures” Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca urged citizens to get vaccinated and introduce stricter measures due to the increase in th...
  • The head of WHO did not rule out the possibility of a COVID-19 leak from the Wuhan
    laboratoryto open collaboration. Full information will help to exclude this version, he said. Пока преждевременно исключать версию, что коронавирус SARS-CoV-2, вызывающий болезнь COVID-19, появился в лаборатории китайского города Ухань и распространился из-за утечки, заявил глава Всемирной организации здравоохранения (ВОЗ) Тедрос Аданом Гебрейесус, пишет AP. «Я сам был лаборантом, я иммунолог, раб...
  • Russia will resume flights with two European countries
    Flights to France and the Czech Republic will be allowed from July 24, but both countries still have severe restrictions on entry from Russia due to the increase in the incidence of COVID-19 Russia will resume flights with the Czech Republic and France from July 24, the operational headquarters for combating the spread of coronavirus said. Regular flights will be made on a reciprocal basis from Mo...
  • Russia ranks fourth in the world in terms of the number of coronavirus infections
    Over the past month Russiaahead of France and Turkey in this indicator. At the same time, the statistics of the Johns Hopkins University differ from the official data of Paris and Moscow and so far leaves Russia in fifth place. Russia is now in fourth place in terms of the number of cases of coronavirus infection since the beginning of the pandemic and is ahead of all other European countries in t...
  • Malta bans unvaccinated tourists from COVID-19
    Tourists are no longer allowed into Malta without being vaccinated against COVID-19 , made using drugs approved by local authorities. The corresponding decision was made by the Ministry of Health of Malta on July 9, the order came into effect on July 14. Children over the age of five are now required to have a negative PCR test to enter Malta. Vaccines approved in Malta are Johnson & Johnson, Mode...
  • In Russia, for the second day in a row, more than 25 thousand cases of COVID-19 were detected
    Most of all new cases in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Since the beginning of the month, more than 25,000 people infected per day have been recorded in Russia three times In Russia, over the past day, 25,082 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus, the operational headquarters reported on Telegram. Most of the infected were detected in the following regions: Moscow - 5694; Moscow region - 2487; S...
  • Putin lifted the ban on charter flights to Egypt
    A presidential decree lifted a ban on charter flights to Egypt introduced back in 2015,and at the same time a recommendation not to sell vouchers to the resorts of this country to Russians Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree lifting the ban on passenger flights from Russia to Egyptian cities (with the exception of regular flights to Cairo). The document is published on the official po...
  • In Russia, 24.8 thousand cases of COVID-19 were detected per day
    Over the past 24 hours, 24,818 infected with COVID-19 have been detected in Russia , the operational headquarters for combating infection reported on Telegram. “In Russia, 24,818 cases of COVID-19 have been detected in 85 regions,” the report said. During the day, 734 people died. In Russia, for the third day in a row, more than 7......
  • Germany lifts two-week quarantine for arrivals from Russia
    Russians will no longer have to comply with a mandatory two-week quarantine after arriving in Germany if they have a certificate of vaccination with any EU-approved vaccine against COVID-19 , a certificate of the presence of antibodies, or a negative PCR test result taken on the fifth day after arriving in the country. The fact that such rules will come into force on July 7 for Russians, as well a...
  • In Cuba, isolated tourists from Russia will be given express tests for COVID
    The Cuban authorities decided to make express tests for COVID-19 for Russian tourists who were isolated due to suspected coronavirus . This was announced by the Consul General of Russia on the island of Nana Mgelazde, TASS reports. “Cubans made a decision to speed up the process to conduct rapid tests for all rosters. The results are not yet known,” the diplomat said. The Russian Foreign Ministry ...
  • US chief infectious disease specialist warns of danger from Indian strain
    The Indian strain of coronavirus causes severe disease, it "is more deadly" than other mutations, said Anthony Fauci.Delta variant found in all US states Anthony Fauci The Indian strain of coronavirus is more dangerous than other mutations, Anthony Fauci , director of the US National Institute of Allergic and Infectious Diseases, said in an interview with NBC. According to the infectious disease s...
  • The media called the timing of the abolition of the mandatory wearing of masks in Britain
    They are due to be lifted on July 19, and Prime Minister Johnson is expected to announce easing in the coming days. Initially, Britain planned to lift all restrictions on June 21, From July 19, the mandatory mask regime introduced in connection with the coronavirus pandemic will be canceled in the UK. It is reported by The Times, citing sources. In two weeks, the wearing of masks will become volun...
  • Tajikistan introduces mandatory vaccination of adults against COVID
    The authorities of Tajikistan have announced mandatory vaccination against coronavirus for all residents of the country over 18 years of age.To date, residents can be vaccinated with vaccines from AstraZeneca of Indian production and Chinese CoronaVac Республиканский штаб по усилению противоэпидемических мер по предотвращению распространения новой инфекции COVID-19 в Таджикистане объявил об обязат...
  • Ukrainian died a few hours after Pfizer vaccination
    In the Vinnitsa region of Ukraine, a 45-year-old man died after being vaccinated against coronavirus with Pfizer-BioNTech. This is stated on the website of the Ministry of Health of the country. “The condition of five other individuals who were vaccinated from the same vial with the deceased is satisfactory,” the report says. UK radio host dies after being vaccinated with AstraZeneca vaccine Socie...
  • The European Union launched a system of digital COVID-passports
    Те, кто сделал прививку одобренными в ЕС препаратами, могут свободно перемещаться по территории союза. «Спутника V» в списке нет В Евросоюзе сегодня заработала система цифровых сертификатов о COVID-статусе — с их помощью можно удостоверить факт получения прививки, отрицательный тест на коронавирусную инфекцию или то, что обладатель недавно ею переболел. Сертификат позволяет путешествовать между ст...
  • In Austria, the curfew was lifted and allowed to go to bars at night
    At the same time, the occupancy of bars and restaurants should not exceed 75%. The measure came into effect on July 1. Also allowed to hold entertainment events, weddings and celebrations, In Austria, from July 1, the curfew introduced due to the coronavirus pandemic in November 2020, which was in effect from midnight to five in the morning, was canceled, and nightclubs, bars and restaurants close...
  • UK records highest number of COVID-19 cases since January
    During the day, it became known about 26 thousand new cases, before that more new cases of coronavirus infections were recorded on January 28. In total, 4 people were infected in the country, In the UK, 26,068 cases of coronavirus infection were detected per day - the maximum since the end of January, follows from official data on COVID-19 . The last time more than 25 thousand cases in the kingdom...
  • In which leading countries of the world have introduced mandatory vaccination. Results Russia
    , where compulsory vaccination was introduced for part of the population, is included in the group of leading economies in the world - the G20. RBC looked at which other countries of the association followed the same path and what results it brought Which countries have introduced universal vaccination? Only two of the G2......
  • The British military command went into self-isolation due to the outbreak of COVID
    Seven people were forced to quarantine, including the country's defense minister Ben Wallace. All of them had contact with a COVID-19 patient.Chief of the British Defense Staff Nick Carter British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace and six top military officials have gone into self-isolation after British Chief of Defense Staff Nick Carter, 62, tested positive for coronavirus. It is reported by The Tel...
  • South Africa tightens quarantine measures due to Delta strain of coronavirus
    In the Republic of South Africa, quarantine measures have been tightened due to the spread of the new delta coronavirus strain and the country is moving to the fourth level of danger, said President Cyril Ramaphosa. His words are given on the website of the Ministry of Health of South Africa. “All gatherings – indoors and out – are prohibited. This includes religious, political, cultural and socia...
  • Governor of Kamchatka appoints deputy head for fight against coronavirus
    The head of the Kamchatka Territory, Vladimir Solodov, has appointed the acting vice-governor of the region to combat COVID-19 , ex-chairman of the regional government Alexander Kuznetsov. This was reported on the website of the regional government. “I have decided that the overall coordination of this work will now be carried out at the level of a separate vice-governor, vice-governor for combati...
  • Altai became the 16th region with mandatory vaccination
    The authorities of the Republic of Altai have introduced mandatory vaccination against coronavirus infection. This was reported in the press service of the republican Rospotrebnadzor. Mandatory vaccination will affect: law enforcement, education, healthcare, trade, service sector, state and municipal employees, as well as workers in other sectors that involve active interaction with the population...
  • Altai introduced mandatory vaccination for some citizens
    The authorities of the Republic of Altai have introduced mandatory vaccination against coronavirus infection. This was reported to TASS in the press service of the republican Rospotrebnadzor. Mandatory vaccination will affect: law enforcement, education, healthcare, trade, service sector, state and municipal employees, as well as workers in other sectors that involve active interaction with the po...
  • WHO reports increase in COVID-19 infections in Russia and two other countries
    Among European countries, an increase in the level of infection with COVID-19 is noted in Russia, Great Britain and Portugal, a representative of the organization Melita Vujnovic said in an interview with TASS. “Now there is an increase in cases [of coronavirus infection] in three countries: the Russian Federation, the UK and Portugal. Unfortunately, we see an increase in cases here, and this worr...
  • US regulator expands list of side effects of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines
    The pharmaceutical regulator has warned that patients may experience heart side effects after vaccination, but such cases are rare.Previously, WHO was interested in cases of myocarditis after the use of drugs The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has added warnings about possible rare side effects on the heart to the accompanying documentation of the Pfizer / BioNTech and Mod...
  • In the US, Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have a new side effect
    The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has added warnings about possible rare side effects on the heart to the accompanying documentation of the Pfizer / BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, according to the regulator's website. “Today, the FDA is announcing changes to Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech patient and provider fact sheets. These COVID-19 vaccines suggest an increased risk of ...
  • Germany declares Russia a danger zone for COVID
    Inclusion on this list implies strict restrictions on entry conditions and quarantine, the measure will come into force on June 29.Earlier, Israel and France added Russia to the list of countries with a high level of risk of the spread of coronavirus. The Robert Koch Institute, one of Germany's top research institutes subordinate to the Federal Ministry of Health, has declared Russia and Portugal ...
  • Rostrud clarified the legality of suspension from work due to refusal to be vaccinated
    Under the law, due to the lack of preventive vaccinations, an employee may not be allowed to work.Decisions on the implementation of mandatory preventive vaccinations can be made by the sanitary authorities of the region The suspension of citizens from work due to refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19 may be legal, Rostrud explained, according to the Telegram channel of the operational headqua...
  • Australia recommends not using AstraZeneca vaccine until age 60
    The Australian government has changed recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines with a drug from AstraZeneca, Health Minister Greg Hunt said, according to the Canberra Times. Now this vaccine is recommended only for citizens over 60 years of age. According to him, this was advised by the Australian Immunization Technical Group, which advises the country's Ministry of Health on the use of vaccines. Exp...