Monthly Archives: August 2021
First-dose inoculations for public halted
Starting today, all vaccination centres across the country will halt first-dose inoculations for the public, including those going abroad, with the exception of certain...
One COVID case passes away from lung infections
Brunei Darussalam yesterday recorded one new COVID-19 related death, bringing the total confirmed COVID-19 related deaths to nine, said Minister of Health Dato Seri...
Embassy rolls out Japanese treat for the dedicated
The Embassy of Japan in Brunei Darussalam handed over Bento boxes to Pengiran Isteri Hajjah Mariam Hospital Temburong District Chief Executive Officer Abdul Muiz...
South Korea reports 3,128 COVID-19 infections in fully vaccinated people
SEOUL (XINHUA) - South Korea confirmed a total of 3,128 "breakthrough" COVID-19 infections, which refer to people who tested positive after a full vaccination....
Australian PM announces ‘vaccine swap’ deal
CANBERRA (XINHUA) - Australia has secured half a million Pfizer coronavirus vaccine doses from Singapore.
Under a “vaccine swap” deal announced by Prime Minister Scott...
Flying Cows
Cows with injuries or pregnancies preventing them from making their annual trip through the Swiss Alps received some help in the form of helicopter...
Seven minors among 29 dead on migrant boat to Canary Islands
MADRID (AP) — At least 29 Africans, including seven children, died last week while trying to reach Spain’s Canary Islands on a smuggling boat,...
Officials withhold school board salaries over mask mandates
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (AP) — Florida state education officials on Monday began to make good on threats to withhold funding from local school districts that...
Drone attack on Saudi airport wounds eight
RIYADH (AFP) - A drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport wounded eight people yesterday, said the coalition battling Huthi rebels in neighbouring Yemen.
Following...
1 death, 71 new COVID cases today
Brunei records another death from COVID-19
Brunei Darussalam today recorded its 9th death from COVID-19, an 80-year-old man that was confirmed positive on 22 August...
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