Covid-19 has killed over 3.3M people and infected more than 161M globally. Follow this thread for all the coronavirus-related developments for May 13:
Australia reaches a supply agreement for 25M doses of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine, PM Scott Morrison says
New Zealand is open to quarantine-free travel with other countries and is exploring opportunities, PM Jacinda Ardern says
Thailand reports record daily total of 4,887 new Covid-19 cases, including 2,835 among prisoners, and 32 new deaths – task force
Australia signs deal for 25M doses of Moderna #Covid19 vaccines to ensure all adults have access to the jabs this year
India reports 362,727 new Covid-19 infections over the last 24 hours, taking total cases to 23.7M, while deaths rise by 4,120 to 258,317
Germany reports 17,419 new cases of coronavirus and 278 deaths, taking the country's totals to 3,56M infections and 85,658 fatalities – RKI
China says supports talks on World Trade Organization proposal for intellectual property waiver for Covid-19 vaccines
Russia reports 8,380 new coronavirus cases, bringing the national tally close to 5M as the death toll rises by 392 to cross 114,000
“Evidence shows an outbreak became a pandemic because of failures, gaps, and delays in preparedness and response.”
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, co-chair of Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, on Covid spread
UK records 2,657 new Covid-19 cases and 11 new deaths – official data
UAE approves the Pfizer and BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use in children aged 12-15, the government says, having already permitted its use for 16 years and above
Italy reports 8,085 coronavirus cases and 201 new fatalities – Health Ministry
Turkey reports 11,534 new cases of Covid-19 and 238 additional deaths. Here are more updates:
US lifts indoor mask mandate for vaccinated people – health officials
Brazil registers 74,592 new Covid-19 cases and 2,383 more deaths – Health Ministry
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The Biden administration's response to the escalating violence in the Israel-Palestine conflict is facing increasingly heavy criticism. TRT World's Jon Brain has more
Growing numbers of Palestinians are taking to the streets in multiple cities to protest against the Israeli violence and occupation. Journalist Muhannad Alami has more
With the mounting likelihood of an Israeli ground invasion, TRT World defence analyst Oubai Shahbandar has more on military capabilities in besieged Gaza
Thousands gathered to perform the Eid prayer at the Al Aqsa mosque in Occupied East Jerusalem, which has been the target of violence and aggression by Israeli occupation forces this week
Eid festivities are muted in Islam's third holiest site this year due to the relentless Israeli violence against Palestinians in Occupied East Jerusalem and the heavy bombardment of Gaza
Israel bombs building which houses office of Turkish relief group Yardimeli in western Gaza – AA
Palestinian group Islamic Jihad says it has fired 100 rockets towards Israel from Gaza in retaliation for attacks on buildings and civilians
A Palestinian has been killed by the Israeli army in the West Bank, Palestinian ministry says, as Israeli occupation forces signal a widening military campaign
Police headquarters destroyed in Israeli strikes on Gaza – AFP citing Hamas, army
- Calls US President elect Joe Biden to return to 2015 nuclear deal
- Says Trump’s “maximum pressure” policy on Tehran completely failed
EU Commission chief von der Leyen on Biden administration:
- Ready for a new start
- Hope US joins EU in global response to Covid-19
- US rejoining Paris deal will boost Transatlantic relationship
- Trump followers to remain, may not be able to eliminate dark forces from society
EU Council President Michel on US ties:
- Let's build a new pact for a stronger US, for a better world
- Tackling climate change, Covid-19, digital transformation, security are EU-US priorities
- EU sees Biden presidency as opportunity to rejuvenate transatlantic relationship