Philippines bans flights from Britain over fears of new virus variant

Dec 23,2020
The Philippines has imposed a ban on flights from Britain over fears of the transmission of a newly-detected coronavirus variant that is more infectious, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said on Wednesday.
Japan, India defense chiefs agree to cooperate
Dec 23
Japan's Defense Minister Kishi Nobuo has agreed with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh that the two countries will work together to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
BioNTech says can make mutation-beating vaccine in six weeks
Dec 22

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Sweden blocks travel from Denmark over virus fears
Dec 22

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Luxembourg to tighten lockdown after Christmas
Dec 22
Luxembourg will join its European neighbours in reinforcing virus lockdown rules after Christmas, Prime Minister Xavier Bettel announced Monday.
Taiwan reports first local coronavirus infection since April
Dec 22
Taiwan reported its first local coronavirus transmission Tuesday, ending 253 days of being virus-free in a major blow for an island that has been lauded for its pandemic response.
Five countries ban flights from South Africa over COVID-19 variant
Dec 22
At least five countries have suspended flights from South Africa after a coronavirus variant was recently discovered in the country.