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China on Sunday announced its first new death from COVID-19 in nearly half a year as strict new measures are imposed in Beijing.

Residents of less-developed regions are bearing the brunt of strict covid lockdowns as food and medicine shortages have been common in such regions.

Hong Kong’s total coronavirus infections exceeded 1 million and the number of related deaths topped those in mainland China

South Korea had its deadliest day yet of the pandemic on Tuesday, with 293 deaths reported in the latest 24 hours

The COVID pandemic has pushed governments worldwide to take measures such as lockdowns and quarantines.

Thailand is accelerating plans to reopen the country to foreign tourists, slashing mandatory quarantines.