Serbia is set to launch partial COVID-19 passes while Croatia and Slovenia reported high daily rates of infections as countries with low vaccination rates grapple with persisting virus surge.
FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 file photo, people wait for a COVID-19 vaccine, at the Belgrade Fair makeshift vaccination center, Serbia. Serbia on Wednesday Oct. 20, 2021, introduced COVID-19 passes for indoor venues late at night following weeks of surging infections and relatively low vaccination rates.
On Saturday, authorities reported an additional 6,748 new infections in the past 24 hours and 60 fatalities from COVID-19. The Balkan nation has confirmed more than 1 million infections since the start of the pandemic and nearly 10,000 deaths. The virus situation has been alarming also in other countries of Central and Eastern Europe where vaccination rates are lower than the European Union average. Romania has approved the tightening of rules from Monday as hospitals filled up and infections soared to record numbers.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Champagne sales are surging close to pre-pandemic highs: 'Consumers are ready to celebrate''Consumers are ready to celebrate even just the little things in life': Champagne sales are surging close to pre-pandemic highs
Les mer »
Earthquake, Magnitude 1.4 - CROATIA - 2021 October 23, 23:29:16 UTCMagnitude: ML 1.4, Region: CROATIA, Date time: 2021-10-23 23:29:16.0 UTC, Location: 45.43 N ; 16.18 E, Depth: 2 km.
Les mer »
Brain fog in Covid-19 patients can persist for months, study findsCognitive impairment -- described as brain fog -- can persist for months in Covid-19 patients, even for some who were not hospitalized, according to a new study.
Les mer »
Pfizer says Covid vaccine more than 90% effective in kids – latest updatesPfizer says Covid-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in kids. Here are other updates: 🇲🇽 Mexico's death toll rises to 285,953 🇧🇷 Brazil has 460 deaths 🇹🇳 Tunisia imposes vaccine pass on Tunisians and foreign visitors For more:
Les mer »
New Zealand's coronavirus outbreak spreads to South IslandNew Zealand reported 104 new coronavirus infections on Saturday, including the first community case of the virus in the country's South Island in nearly a year, health officials said.
Les mer »
New Zealand sets 90% vaccine target to end Covid lockdown – latest updatesNew Zealand sets 90 percent vaccination target to end lockdowns. Other Covid19 updates: 🇲🇽 Mexico's death toll rises to 285,669 💉 CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots 🇧🇷 Brazil sees 16,853 cases For more:
Les mer »