World Apr 12 After strict two-week lockdown, Shanghai eases restrictions for some residents By Joe McDonald, Associated Press
World Apr 10 Shanghai releases thousands of patients amid COVID-19 lockdown Shanghai has been under lockdown since March 28, and authorities said Saturday that the strict measures would be lifted in areas with no new cases in the last 14 days following another round of mass testing. By Associated Press
World Jan 30 Watch 2:19 ‘Partygate’ probe raises questions about Johnson’s political future British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing mounting challenges to his leadership as authorities investigate if he and his staff violated lockdown restrictions by organizing multiple gatherings last year. The unpublished report has been delayed until the civil and criminal… By PBS NewsHour
World Jan 19 Beijing residents disappointed Olympics will be closed event With just over two weeks before the opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics, residents of the Chinese capital are disappointed at not being able to attend events because of coronavirus restrictions. By Associated Press
World Jan 12 U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologizes for attending garden party during country’s lockdown Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologized for attending a garden party during Britain's first coronavirus lockdown, but brushed aside opposition demands that he resign for breaching the rules his own government had imposed on the nation. By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Jan 11 China locks down a third city ahead of Olympics, confining 5.5 million more people to their homes By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press A third Chinese city has locked down its residents because of a COVID-19 outbreak, raising the number confined to their homes in China to about 20 million people. Continue reading
Jan 09 Thousands rally in Prague against vaccination mandate By Associated Press The previous government released an order in early December, making vaccination mandatory for the 60 and over age group, as well as medical personnel, police officers, firefighters and medical students. Continue reading
Jan 08 Omicron explosion spurs nationwide breakdown of services By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Terry Tang, Associated Press First responders, hospitals, schools and government agencies have employed an all-hands-on-deck approach to keep the public safe, but they are worried how much longer they can keep it up. Continue reading
Jan 08 Court documents show Djokovic had COVID-19 last month By John Pye, Associated Press Djokovic was given a medical exemption backed by the Victoria state government and Australian Open organizers on Jan. 1, based on information he supplied to two independent medical panels, and he was approved for a visa electronically. Continue reading
Dec 25 Surging COVID cases, ‘jingle jabs’ make for somber Christmas By Nicole Winfield, Peter Smith, Associated Press In the United States, many churches canceled in-person services, but for those that did have in-person worship, clerics reported smaller but significant attendance. Continue reading