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The policy will apply to roads where there is a 'system of street lighting furnished by means of lamps placed not more than 200 yards apart' but there will be some exceptions

There were 25 more Covid-19 fatalities and 2,391 new cases admitted to hospitals on Tuesday, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) reported on Wednesday.

Through the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become clear that an effective response to an emergency of this nature goes beyond the health system. While strengthening health infrastructure such as surveillance, testing and hospitals is key, we’ve also seen the use of non-pharmaceutical interventions like face masks, school closures and lockdowns.…

The Biden administration's response to latest COVID-19 variant is take it seriously but embrace the same public health precautions as before.

Australia, with its minimal protections and restrictions,is on track to reach over 20,000 COVID deaths this year. This is how to avoid the mounting toll.

Maree Todd will meet MSP Finlay Carson and local councillor Jackie McCamon

The cabinet has approved the appointment of the director-general of Department of Disease Control, Opas Karnkawinpong, as next permanent secretary for public health.

The country registered 23 more Covid-19 fatalities and 1,679 new cases admitted to hospital during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Tuesday morning.

There’s no need to panic over the BA.5 surge. But all of us should make an effort to be informed and aware — and to follow, even as we grumble about it, the advice of city public health officials to wear a mask indoors when around others.