![Gaza death toll tops 10,000; UN calls it a children's graveyard Gaza death toll tops 10,000; UN calls it a children's graveyard](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41699332822_Israeliartilleryun.jpg)
Gaza death toll tops 10,000; UN calls it a children's graveyard
Palestinian health authorities said the death toll from Israeli strikes had exceeded 10,000.
Tue Nov 07 2023
![Israel strikes Gaza, Lebanon overnight; Netanyahu convenes generals Israel strikes Gaza, Lebanon overnight; Netanyahu convenes generals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698033961_lebanon.jpg)
Israel strikes Gaza, Lebanon overnight; Netanyahu convenes generals
Health authorities in Gaza said at least 4,600 people were killed in Israel's two-week bombardment that began after a Hamas Oct. 7 rampage on southern Israeli communities.
Mon Oct 23 2023
![China's new COVID wave set to hit 65 million cases a week China's new COVID wave set to hit 65 million cases a week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81593425317_anxincovid.jpg)
China's new COVID wave set to hit 65 million cases a week
An infection wave similar to the last is not expected this time, but health authorities are warning that the elderly and sick are at risk.
Fri May 26 2023
![Severe form of mpox identified in advanced HIV cases: Study Severe form of mpox identified in advanced HIV cases: Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51677137375_MPOX.jpg)
Severe form of mpox identified in advanced HIV cases: Study
Health authorities should prioritise mpox vaccines for "people living with HIV, particularly in countries with low levels of diagnosis.
Thu Feb 23 2023
![Indonesia revokes firms' fever syrup licences amid inquiry into 150 deaths Indonesia revokes firms' fever syrup licences amid inquiry into 150 deaths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61667272822_MEDICINE.jpg)
Indonesia revokes firms' fever syrup licences amid inquiry into 150 deaths
Indonesian health authorities said solvents used in the syrups from the two companies contained impurities.
Tue Nov 01 2022
![Fresh COVID wave sweeps Asia, NZ warns of pressure on hospitals Fresh COVID wave sweeps Asia, NZ warns of pressure on hospitals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51657782866_SEOUL.jpg)
Fresh COVID wave sweeps Asia, NZ warns of pressure on hospitals
The renewed surge in cases, mostly of the BA.4/5 Omicron variants, provides a further challenge for health authorities.
Thu Jul 14 2022
![S.Korea reports first suspected monkeypox cases, tests underway S.Korea reports first suspected monkeypox cases, tests underway](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81653450327_PortugalMonkeypox.jpg)
S.Korea reports first suspected monkeypox cases, tests underway
Diagnostic tests were being conducted and health authorities will hold a briefing once the tests were completed.
Wed Jun 22 2022
![Spain confirms 31 monkeypox cases, rest under investigation Spain confirms 31 monkeypox cases, rest under investigation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61653276269_Monkeypox.jpg)
Spain confirms 31 monkeypox cases, rest under investigation
Health authorities have traced the outbreak to a gay bathhouse in downtown Madrid.
Mon May 23 2022
![France sees highest daily jump in COVID-19 hospitalisations since Feb 1 France sees highest daily jump in COVID-19 hospitalisations since Feb 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51611966240_francecovid.jpg)
France sees highest daily jump in COVID-19 hospitalisations since Feb 1
Patients hospitalised for COVID-19 over the past 24 hours jumped by 467 to 21,073, according to French health authorities.
Tue Mar 29 2022
![Hong Kong parents rush to vaccinate children as COVID surges Hong Kong parents rush to vaccinate children as COVID surges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41645238020_HONGKONG.jpg)
Hong Kong parents rush to vaccinate children as COVID surges
Health authorities have identified the elderly and young children as high risk, encouraging vaccinations.
Sat Feb 19 2022
![China's Beijing orders more COVID tests as cases mount before Olympics China's Beijing orders more COVID tests as cases mount before Olympics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71642917980_BEIJING.jpg)
China's Beijing orders more COVID tests as cases mount before Olympics
Fengtai District would organise nucleic acid tests for COVID-19 for all of its residents today, the health authorities said.
Sun Jan 23 2022
![France reports more than 100,000 COVID-19 infections for first time France reports more than 100,000 COVID-19 infections for first time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81640490110_PARIS.jpg)
France reports more than 100,000 COVID-19 infections for first time
Health authorities said the number of COVID patients in intensive care went up by 28 to 3,282.
Sun Dec 26 2021
![Nearly 70 ICU medics at Spanish hospital COVID-19 positive after Christmas party Nearly 70 ICU medics at Spanish hospital COVID-19 positive after Christmas party](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61638865529_SPAIN.jpg)
Nearly 70 ICU medics at Spanish hospital COVID-19 positive after Christmas party
Health authorities said they were investigating the source of the infection but added all 68 attended a Christmas party on December 1.
Tue Dec 07 2021
![What next for COVID after five million deaths? What next for COVID after five million deaths?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41635758542_COVID.jpg)
What next for COVID after five million deaths?
The exact number of deaths is believed to be far higher based on daily reports provided by health authorities in each country.
Mon Nov 01 2021
![New Zealand COVID-19 cases rise ahead of Auckland lockdown decision New Zealand COVID-19 cases rise ahead of Auckland lockdown decision](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81630645042_AucklandNewZealan.jpg)
New Zealand COVID-19 cases rise ahead of Auckland lockdown decision
Health authorities recorded 33 new cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19 on Monday, higher than 23 and 20 cases reported over the weekend.
Mon Sep 13 2021