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Dili, Mar 16 (EFE/EPA).- Health authorities disinfected the streets, shops and public space in East Timorese capital, Dili, to curb the spread of coronavirus. East Timor recorded the second-smallest COVID-19 outbreak in Southeast Asia after Laos, reporting just 145 cases of the coronavirus. The country had imposed a state of emergency a week after detecting its first case on 21 March 2020, and enforced strict border controls. (Camera: ANTONIO DASIPARU).SHOT LIST: WORKERS SPRAY DISINFECTANT TO CURB THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 AT A MEDICAL STORAGE FACILITY IN DILI, EAST TIMOR, ALSO KNOWN AS TIMOR LESTE.
A relative handful of Americans have received the vaccine to protect against the novel coronavirus. But according to HuffPost, it's unclear if those lucky few can still pass along the virus to others, even if they themselves aren't infected. Likewise, it's important to remember that even after getting the jab, it takes the body at least a month to build up its immunity to COVID-19. Therefore, it's essential to continue following proven public health measures, like universal masking, handwashing, and physical distancing. Experts say Americans shouldn't start to relax on observing these measures until roughly 70% of the population has been vaccinated.
16 states across the US broke a grim record on Friday, reporting their highest total of people hospitalized for COVID-19 since the pandemic began. Business Insider reports that since last fall, cases of COVID-19 have surged nationwide, particularly following the end of the holiday season. Alabama, Arkansas, Maryland, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia were hit hardest. Record hospitalizations were also seen this week in Arizona, California, Delaware, and Maine. The US Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for two COVID-19 vaccines at the end of 2020. However, a slow rollout means it will be many months before all who want a vaccination are immunized.
After an alarming outbreak of a mutant coronavirus, multiple countries have canceled flights from the United Kingdom. According to Business Insider, the move was prompted by fears around the new variant of COVID-19. The mutant coronavirus is believed to be up to 70% more transmissible than the original strain. In order to stop its spread, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that London and surrounding areas would suddenly be plunged into lockdown. Dutch authorities confirmed at least one case of this COVID-19 variant had reached the Netherlands. Flights from the UK to The Netherlands are canceled until January 1st, as are those to Belgium. On Sunday afternoon, Italian foreign minister Luigi di Maio said that the government would be suspending all travel from the UK.
Samut Prakan, Dec 14 (EFE/EPA).- Thai health authorities on Monday held a campaign to promote mask wearing to prevent Covid-19 spread after the country recorded more than 40 cases related to the people who crossed the border illegally. (Camera: DIEGO AZUBEL).SHOT LIST: THAI HEALTH AUTHORITIES CAMPAIGN ON WEARING MASKS TO PREVENT COVID-19 SPREAD AT SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT IN SAMUT PRAKAN, THAILAND.
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