India's COVID-19 tally rises to 34,674,744

India's COVID-19 tally rose to 34,674,744 on Friday as 8,503 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry's latest data.
UK to tighten rules as Omicron variant spreads
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says his government will introduce tighter COVID-19 restrictions in England to counter the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.
49 killed after trailer truck overturns in southern Mexico
At least 49 migrants were killed on Thursday after a trailer truck overturned in southern Mexico, authorities said.
Turkey confirms 20,874 daily COVID-19 cases
Turkey's health ministry announced 20,874 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total number of infections to 8,964,711.
Zimbabwe temporarily shuts down courts due to COVID-19
Courts across Zimbabwe have been ordered to close due to COVID-19 cases among staff members.
Botswana reports 25 Omicron variant cases
At least 25 cases of the Omicron variant have been discovered in Botswana, a health official said Wednesday.
Japan confirms fourth case of Omicron variant
Health officials in Japan have confirmed the country's fourth case of the Omicron variant.