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Global Middle-Class Declines For First Time Due To Pandemic: World Bank
Pew Research estimates the global middle class fell by around 90 million people last year. Pew Research estimates the global middle class fell by around 90 million people last year. -
China On The Move Again As COVID Restrictions Eased This Week
The last locally transmitted COVID infection was 27 days ago in a local cluster outbreak. The last locally transmitted COVID infection was 27 days ago in a local cluster outbreak. -
Tokyo Olympics Will Be Held Without Foreign Visitors, Sources Say
The Olympics this year will be held behind closed doors and without any foreign spectators. The Olympics this year will be held behind closed doors and without any foreign spectators. -
On Your Marks: Japan Extends State Of Emergency Ahead Of Olympics
Officials said that the state of emergency extension is necessary to ease the strain on Tokyo's health care system. Officials said that the state of emergency extension is necessary to ease the strain on Tokyo's health care system. -
Australia Extends Border Ban, Leaving At Least 40,000 Citizens Stranded
The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee recommended a travel ban be extended. The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee recommended a travel ban be extended. -
Europe's Oldest Person Survives COVID-19 At 116
Lucile Randon, known as Sister Andre, tested negative for the coronavirus just days before her 117th birthday. Lucile Randon, known as Sister Andre, tested negative for the coronavirus just days before her 117th birthday. -
World Travel Losses Hit $1.3 Trillion In 2020 Owing To Pandemic: UN Study
International arrivals last year dropped by around 1 billion, the report said. International arrivals last year dropped by around 1 billion, the report said. -
Canada Extends Cruise Ship Ban Until February 2022
Citing public health, Canada will extend a ban on cruise ships and pleasure craft. Citing public health, Canada will extend a ban on cruise ships and pleasure craft. -
Netherlands To Rollout Rapid COVID-19 Breath Test
Patients reportedly only need to breathe into the device, which can then detect the presence of the virus in minutes. Patients reportedly only need to breathe into the device, which can then detect the presence of the virus in minutes. -
China Slams Doors On Travelers From Canada After COVID-Case Rise
China's consulate said the measure starts Monday and is temporary. China's consulate said the measure starts Monday and is temporary.