The Latest: South Korea extends social distancing measures
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea is extending its current measures on social distancing for at least another two weeks as it struggles to slow coronavirus infections in the greater capital area. The...
View ArticleThe show must go on: 50,000 fans prepare for NZ concert
In New Zealand, where social distancing isn't needed, local band Six60 are preparing to perform the first ever show at All Blacks' stadium, Eden Park...
View ArticleSix60 play to biggest crowd since the pandemic began
New Zealand band Six60 play to over 50,000 fans in Auckland, the largest concert yet since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
View ArticleNew Zealand leader Ardern takes tougher stance on China
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern took a tougher stance on China's human rights record Monday by saying it was getting harder to reconcile differences as China's...
View ArticleThe Latest: New Zealand has first local virus case in months
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand has detected its first community transmission of the coronavirus in months, triggering urgent meetings among top lawmakers. Health officials say the positive case...
View ArticleSydney virus outbreak spreads in Australia and New Zealand
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An Australian state leader warned Friday that Melbourne may be losing control of a COVID-19 delta variant outbreak that began in Sydney and has also spread to the New Zealand...
View ArticleAsia Today: Sydney lockdown extended, masks required outside
SYDNEY (AP) — A lockdown in Australia's largest city was extended through September and tougher measures to curb the coronavirus's delta variant were imposed Friday, including a curfew and a mask...
View ArticleNew Zealand wages high-stakes effort to halt virus outbreak
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — By early next week, New Zealanders should know if their government's strict new lockdown is working to stamp out its first coronavirus outbreak in six months. A...
View ArticleNew Zealand police were following extremist who stabbed 6
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand authorities were so worried about an extremist inspired by the Islamic State group that they were following him around the clock and were able to shoot and...
View ArticleExtremist was released from New Zealand jail despite fears
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand authorities imprisoned a man inspired by the Islamic State group for three years after catching him with a hunting knife and extremist videos — but at a...
View ArticleThe Latest: More U.S. first responders are dying of COVID-19
UNDATED -- The resurgence of COVID-19 this summer and the national debate over vaccine requirements have created a fraught situation for the United States' first responders, who are dying in larger...
View ArticleThe Latest: West Virginia hits daily record in new cases
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia set two daily records in the past week for positive coronavirus cases as the pandemic continues to ravage the state. Thursday’s total of confirmed cases was a record...
View ArticleThe Latest: Pakistan to begin vaccinating children 12 and up
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s planning minister says the government will begin a drive to vaccinate children aged 12 or above to protect them from coronavirus. The announcement on Tuesday by Asad Umar comes...
View ArticleNew Zealand admits it can no longer get rid of coronavirus
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand's government acknowledged Monday what most other countries did long ago: It can no longer completely get rid of the coronavirus. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern...
View ArticleNew Zealand's doctors and teachers must soon be vaccinated
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Most of New Zealand's health care workers and teachers will soon be legally required to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the government announced Monday. A new...
View ArticleNew Zealand dispenses record number of jabs at 'Vaxathon'
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand health care workers administered a record number of vaccine jabs Saturday as the nation held a festival aimed at getting more people inoculated against the...
View ArticleNew Zealand hits virus high, pushes vaccination as way out
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand counted its most new coronavirus cases of the pandemic Tuesday as an outbreak in its largest city grew and officials urged vaccinations as a way out of...
View ArticleNew Zealand sets 90% vaccination target to end lockdowns
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand's government on Friday set an ambitious target of fully vaccinating 90% of all eligible people to end coronavirus lockdowns. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had...
View ArticleNew Zealand eases quarantine but won't welcome tourists yet
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand officials said Thursday they will gradually loosen their border quarantine requirements, which have been among the toughest in the world throughout the...
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