- More than 4 million people died of Covid-19.
- The United States will maintain international travel restrictions.
- The vaccine pass will be decided by the French Supreme Court.
The following is the latest development of the coronavirus crisis:
U.S. maintains travel restrictions
The United States said it will continue to restrict international travel into the country to avoid pressure from Europe because of the surge in cases of Delta variants domestically and around the world.
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Melbourne relief
Australia’s second largest city will lift its blockade, and neighboring South Australia will also relax its stay-at-home order, but the blockade currently facing Sydney may be extended in the fifth week.
Veterans Order
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that more than 100,000 health care workers will be required to be vaccinated, making it the first federal agency to enforce its mandate.
World Bank support for Covax
A new World Bank financing mechanism will allow developing countries to purchase vaccines collectively through the Covax Fund in addition to the subsidized doses they have already received through Covax.
French Vaccine Pass
France’s highest constitutional authority stated that it will rule on new legislation passed by parliament next week, which will make the passage of vaccines a key part of daily life in the country.
Curfew in Libya
The Libyan government announced a two-week curfew in the central and western regions of North African countries under its control in response to the increase in cases.
Looking for luxury goods
LVMH, the world’s leading luxury goods manufacturer, stated that following the surge in demand following the downturn caused by the 2020 pandemic, sales and profits rebounded strongly in the first six months of 2021.
Swimming coach apologizes
An Australian swimming coach who madly celebrated his victory at the Tokyo Olympics went viral on the Internet. He apologized for ignoring strict epidemic regulations and tearing off his mask.
Four million dead
According to official sources compiled by Agence France-Presse, the coronavirus has caused at least 4,169,966 deaths since the outbreak in China in December 2019.
The United States was the most affected country with 610,952 deaths, followed by Brazil (550,502), India (421,382), Mexico (238,595), and Peru (195,973).
According to the World Health Organization, the number of direct or indirect deaths due to the pandemic is three times the number recommended by official figures.
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