Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Czech Republic reports 10,273 new COVID-19 cases, deaths climb by 164
PRAGUE (Reuters) - The Czech Republic reported 10,273 new COVID-19 cases on Monday as it faces one of Europe's biggest surges in infections, according to health ministry data,. The rise is the seventh...
Thomson Reuters Oct 27, 2020
Japan's cabinet approves measure to provide free COVID-19 vaccines to public: media
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's cabinet approved a plan on Tuesday to use public funds to provide COVID-19 vaccines to the public for free, the Nikkei newspaper reported. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has p...
Thomson Reuters Oct 27, 2020
Indonesia reports 3,520 new coronavirus infections, 101 deaths
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia reported 3,520 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, taking the total to 396,454, data from the country's COVID-19 task force showed. The data added 101 new deaths, taki...
Thomson Reuters Oct 27, 2020
Trust in UK news organisations tumbles during COVID-19 outbreak: Reuters Institute
LONDON (Reuters) - Less than half of Britain's people trust in news organisations as a source for COVID-19 information, the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism said. The level of trust has f...
Thomson Reuters Oct 27, 2020
South Korea begins preliminary review of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine candidate
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's food and drug ministry said on Tuesday it had begun a preliminary review of a COVID-19 vaccine being developed by AstraZeneca PLC for potential fast-track approval. The...
Thomson Reuters Oct 27, 2020
No trick or treating: Halloween is cancelled for England's high risk areas
LONDON (Reuters) - Trick or treating during Halloween is banned in the areas of England in the highest level of COVID-19 lockdown, a junior minister in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government said o...
Thomson Reuters Oct 27, 2020
U.S. offshore energy producers brace for Hurricane Zeta impact
By Erwin Seba HOUSTON (Reuters) - Energy firms and ports along the U.S. Gulf Coast were bracing on Tuesday for another test as Hurricane Zeta, the 11th hurricane of the season, entered the Gulf of Mex...
Thomson Reuters Oct 27, 2020
COVID positive Bulgarian PM: observe measures and keep safe
SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, who is being treated for the novel coronavirus at home after testing positive, called on Bulgarians to observe anti-viral measures and keep s...
Thomson Reuters Oct 27, 2020
Philippines confirms 1,524 new coronavirus cases, 14 deaths
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippine health ministry on Tuesday reported 1,524 new coronavirus infections and 14 more deaths, the lowest daily number of confirmed fatalities in two weeks. The ministry sa...
Thomson Reuters Oct 27, 2020
Hong Kong to further relax restrictions on bars and restaurants, reopen beaches
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong will reopen public beaches and increase the number of people allowed to sit together in bars and restaurants starting Friday as the city continues to unwind strict COVI...
Thomson Reuters Oct 27, 2020
