Chinese mainland reports 80 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases

The Chinese mainland on Sunday reported 80 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Monday.
COVID-19 cases surpass 90,000 in Laos
The number of COVID-19 cases in Laos increased to 90,458 on Monday after over 1,100 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health.
7 dead, thousands displaced after heavy rains hit Brazil's Bahia state
At least seven people were killed and thousands displaced after heavy rains hit the northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia over the weekend, the regional Civil Defense reported on Sunday.
Domestic Omicron cases rising in S.Korea
Health authorities in South Korea say the number of domestic Omicron coronavirus cases has been rising.
Study analyses impact of lockdown over  non-COVID deaths
AN international team of researchers led by Dr Guojun He, Associate Professor in Economics and Management & Strategy at
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.