Saudi Arabia begins COVID-19 inoculations

Saudi Arabia's state-run media has reported that inoculation of people in the kingdom with a COVID-19 vaccine began on Thursday.
European leaders who met Macron self-isolating
European leaders who had been in recent contact with Emmanuel Macron are self-isolating after the French president tested positive for the coronavirus.
Indonesians asked not to travel during Christmas, New Year holidays
The Indonesian government has asked its citizens not to travel during the Christmas and New Year holidays amid COVID-19 fear.
US FDA panel recommends Moderna vaccine
An expert panel at the US Food and Drug Administration has endorsed emergency use of a coronavirus vaccine developed by US pharmaceutical firm Moderna.
Sri Lanka to host BIMSTEC summit in 2021
Sri Lanka's cabinet of ministers has approved to host the summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) next year, the local Daily News reported here Wednesday.
Tokyo raises healthcare alert to top level
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has raised its healthcare alert to the highest level for the first time as coronavirus infections continue to spread.
Germany aims to begin virus vaccinations December 27: minister
Germany will begin coronavirus vaccinations on December 27 with elderly care home residents, Health Minister Jens Spahn announced Wednesday, with the European Union aiming for all 27 member states to begin on the same day.