Beijing has imposed mandatory quarantines of at least 14 days for inbound passengers

Japanese doctor Dr Takeshi Kasai is accused of presiding over a ‘toxic atmosphere’

Phase 1 is being carried out in the US among 56 healthy adults who are tested negative

Paxlovid may be effective against Omicron, studies show

This is followed by seven days of self-monitoring at home, says city leader Carrie Lam

New, ‘serious’ diplomatic path forward on the table, says Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Over 600,000 Israelis out of 9.4 mil population have received fourth dose

It will involve 600 adults, to be evaluated as 3rd, 4th dose

This comes after over 37 mil people receive booster jabs

This means he will likely have to appear in court in person, say experts

Nuclear-armed country flexes military muscles ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics

Perps may now receive prison time, not just administrative sanctions

Fresh Covid-19 cases at record 21 million high since beginning of pandemic, UN health agency warns