https://coronavirus.bernews.com/section/worldnews/ Fri, 05 May 2023 16:34:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://coronavirus.bernews.com/covid-is-no-longer-global-health-emergency/ Fri, 05 May 2023 14:41:02 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=26240 The World Health Organization [WHO] announced today [May 5] that they have determined that “Covid-19 is now an established and ongoing health issue which no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern.” The statement comes three years after the WHO first declared its highest level of alert over the virus. The official WHO […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/canada-to-end-covid-travel-requirements/ Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:17:29 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=26007 The Government of Canada announced the “removal of all Covid-19 entry restrictions, as well as testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for anyone entering Canada, effective October 1, 2022.” The official website said, “The removal of border measures has been facilitated by a number of factors, including modelling that indicates that Canada has largely passed the […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/moderna-sues-pfizer-biontech-over-vaccine/ Fri, 26 Aug 2022 21:13:33 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25968 Moderna has commenced legal action againsy Pfizer and BioNTech, alleging that their Covid vaccine copied its technology. The New York Times reported, “Moderna on Friday sued Pfizer and BioNTech, alleging that their Covid vaccine copied its groundbreaking technology. “Moderna said in a statement that Pfizer and BioNTech infringed on patents filed between 2010 and 2016 […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/queen-elizabeth-tests-positive-for-covid-19/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:41:21 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25469 Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for the coronavirus, Buckingham Palace announced today [Feb 20]. The 95-year-old is “experiencing mild cold-like symptoms” but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week, the palace said, adding that “she will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all appropriate guidelines.” “The Queen, […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/royal-caribbean-extends-suspension-of-cruising/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 18:35:18 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=15633 Royal Caribbean Cruises extended their global suspension of cruising, and said they “expect to return to service on June 12.” The company said, “Given global public health circumstances, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has decided to extend the suspension of sailings of our global fleet through June 11, 2020. We are working with our guests to […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/covid-19-uk-prime-minister-in-intensive-care/ Mon, 06 Apr 2020 19:47:41 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=14944 After testing positive for Covid-19 and being hospitalized earlier this week, United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care today [April 6]. A BBC story said, “Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care in hospital after his coronavirus symptoms “worsened”, Downing Street has said. “Mr Johnson has asked Foreign […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/us-and-uk-specific-statistics/ Fri, 20 Mar 2020 03:18:52 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=13806 USA: Covid-19 statistics for the United States, showing the day by day progression of reported number of cases. Information source: CDC UK: Covid-19 statistics for the Unitek Kingdom showing the day by day progression of reported number of cases. Information source: NHS]]>