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During the concluding G20 Finance ministers' press conference in Bangaluru, the secretary in charge of the Indian Department of Economic affairs, Ajay Seth, says that "all 18 countries felt that the war has got implications on the global economy" and needed to be mentioned. Only China and Russia did not want to sign up to the wording on Ukraine. G20 host India has also refused to condemn Russia, which is New Delhi's biggest arms supplier and has become a major source of oil for India since the invasion. SOUNDBITE
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns the global recession risks are rising and urges policy action "to regroup and to rethink how can we adopt a more proactive precautionary mindset that we had in the past." SOUNDBITE
Bangkok, Oct 12 (EFE/EPA).- Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced on 11 October, that Thailand is preparing to fully reopen for vaccinated tourist from at least 10 low-risk countries without quarantine requirement from 01 November 2021. (Camera: NARONG SANGNAK).B-ROLL OF THE OLD TOWN OF BANGKOK, THAILAND
London (UK), Feb 15 (EFE/EPA), (Camera: Neil Hall).- Quarantine hotels assigned by the British government began on Monday for travelers arriving from 33 countries, including Portugal, South Africa and South America, the same day that the United Kingdom began a new stage in the immunization program against covid-19, for those over 65 years.FOOTAGE OF TRAVELERS ARRIVING AT HEATHROW AND BEING ESCORTED TO NEARBY HOTELS.
Business Insider reports health experts are encouraging people to get flu shots. It could help avoid the possibility of getting the flu and COVID-19 at the same time. According to a preliminary study, flu shots may also reduce your risk of catching COVID-19. Researchers found news about healthcare workers who got a flu shot in the 2019-2020 season. They were 39% less likely to have gotten the coronavirus by June. Additional research suggests that vaccines can boost the body's innate immunity to other diseases.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan says in the London Assembly that he expects the government to move London into a higher level of restrictions, due to an increase of cases in the British capital. SOUNDBITE