Connecticut [US], January 21 (ANI): ESPN has announced that it will not be sending any news personnel to the Winter Olympics in China due to concerns arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 21 (ANI): Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Thursday said that despite a high positive rate, at least 95 per cent of beds are vacant or the hospitalisation is lesser compared to the second wave of COVID-19.
Ontario [Canada], January 21 (ANI/Sputnik): Ontario will begin easing restrictions that have been in place to stop the spread the Omicron variant, with certain limits slated to be lifted on January 31, Premier Doug Ford said in a press conference Thursday.
Vienna [Austria], January 21 (ANI/Sputnik): The Austrian National Council, the parliament's lower house, voted on Thursday to make coronavirus vaccination mandatory from February.
Kathmandu [Nepal], January 21 (ANI): As the third wave of COVID-19 cases is raging across Nepal, the capital city of Kathmandu is witnessing long queues of front-line workers standing in line to get tested for COVID-19.
Washington [US], January 21 (ANI/Sputnik): The world economy will lose USD 12.5 trillion in output by 2024 due to the pandemic, the International Monetary Fund managing director said on Thursday.
Washington [US], January 20 (ANI): The Annie Awards, which recognise excellence in the animation shown in cinema and television, will be virtual for a second consecutive year.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 20 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday held a virtual meeting with the councillors on the COVID-19 situation in Lucknow.
Yangon [Myanmar], January 20 (ANI/Xinhua): The number of Omicron cases has risen to 146 after 28 new cases were reported in Myanmar, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health on Thursday.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 20 (ANI): In view of the surge in COVID-19 cases and Omicron, Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday imposed complete restrictions on non-essential movement from every Friday (2 pm) to Monday (6 am), said order by the government of Jammu and Ka