Israel registers 27,167 new COVID-19 cases, 1,785,551 in total

Jan 17,2022
The Israeli health ministry announced 27,167 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, raising the country's total number of infections to 1,785,551.
27 years since major earthquake in western Japan
Jan 17
Monday marks 27 years since a devastating earthquake struck western Japan, claiming thousands of lives.
S.Korea reports 3,859 more COVID-19 cases
Jan 17
South Korea reported 3,859 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight Sunday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 696,032.
Palestine reports 700 Omicron cases
Jan 17
A total of 700 Omicron infections has been reported in the Palestinian territories in less than two months, the Health Ministry said on Sunday.
Pandemic Deaths Rise By 12 Percent As Cases Soar
Jan 17
The number of COVID-19 cases continued to soar around the world this week, with the death rate taking off
UK Sport expects three to seven medals at Beijing Winter Olympics
Jan 14
British Olympians are expected to bring home three to seven medals from the Beijing Olympic Winter Games, UK Sport reveals on Thursday.
England to cut COVID isolation period to five days
Jan 14
The British government is reducing the minimum self-isolation period for people in England who test positive for COVID-19 to five days from seven.