Turkey Reports 19,859 New COVID-19 Cases

ANKARA, Dec 22 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey yesterday reported 19,859 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections to 9,209,740, according to its health ministry. The number of people who have died, as a result of the virus, has risen by 187 to 80,778, in the country, while 25,532 more…

Canada’s Quebec Reports Record High Daily COVID-19 Cases

OTTAWA, Dec 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Canada’s Quebec province reported 5,043 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, breaking its record of new COVID-19 infections again. It was the highest single-day total reported in the country since the pandemic began. Quebec Premier, Francois Legault, tweeted that, his government is considering tightening restrictions further, just…

Proof Of Vaccination To Be Required In Chicago In Restaurants, Gyms, Entertainment Venues

CHICAGO, Dec 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Chicago Mayor, Lori Lightfoot, said at a news conference yesterday that, the U.S. third largest city will require all restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues to check the vaccination status of patrons, aged five and older. The new rules will go into effect on Jan 3,…

Vaccine Passport To Be Mandatory In Tunisia To Enter Public Places

TUNIS, Dec 22 (NNN-TAP) – A compulsory vaccine passport will be required, to access public places from today, in Tunisia. In order to enter structures and offices under the jurisdiction of the state, companies and public, educational and university establishments, kindergartens, cafes and restaurants, a vaccine passport will be mandatory,…

UN Mission Voices Concern About Military Mobilisation In Libya’s Capital Ahead Of Elections

TRIPOLI, Dec 22 (NNN-IRIN) – The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), yesterday expressed concern about military mobilisation in the south of the capital, Tripoli. “The UNSMIL is concerned about the unfolding security situation in Tripoli. The current mobilisation of forces affiliated with different groups, creates tensions and increases the…

Ukrainian President Ready To Implement Minsk Agreements

KIEV, Dec 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, said yesterday that, Kiev is ready to implement the Minsk agreements, designed to end the conflict in Ukraine’s eastern region of Donbas, Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported. “We even wrote 10 steps on how to get it done very quickly. It is…

At Least Three Killed, 44 Injured In India’s Oil Refinery Fire

NEW DELHI, Dec 22 (NNN-PTI) – At least three persons died and 44 others injured, when a fire broke out at an oil refinery, in India’s eastern state of West Bengal yesterday, confirmed a state government official. The fire that broke out in the Haldia Refinery of the Indian Oil…

Singapore Reports 280 New COVID-19 Cases, 276,385 In Total

SINGAPORE, Dec 22 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 280 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally in the country to 276,385. Of the new cases, 221 were in the community, five were in migrant workers’ dormitories and 54 were imported cases, according to statistics released by the Ministry of…

Duterte Declares State Of Calamity In Typhoon-Ravaged Areas In Philippines

MANILA, Dec 22 (NNN-PNA) – Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte, declared a state of calamity in several regions, to speed up relief efforts for victims of Typhoon Rai that ravaged central and southern Philippine last week. In a taped public address, aired late last night, Duterte placed Mimaropa, Western Visayas, Central…

Russia Adds 25,907 COVID-19 Cases

MOSCOW, Dec 22 (NNN-TASS) – Russia reported 25,907 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, below 26,000 for the first time since Oct 6, taking its total caseload to 10,267,719, the official monitoring and response centre said, yesterday. Meanwhile, the national death toll grew by 1,027 to 299,249, while…