everything you need to know this Sunday in Belgium and around the world
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How is the coronavirus pandemic evolving in Belgium and around the world? Here is the summary of the factual information of this Sunday, October 24.
1.Belgium
A kern convened on Monday to discuss the health situation
Prime Minister Alexander de Croo (Open Vld) convenes a small ministerial committee (“kern”) on Monday in order to protect himself from the country’s health situation. + READ HERE
A Flemish municipality wanting a wider use of the CST must consult with the governor
The municipalities of Flanders can impose an extended use of the covid safe ticket on certain sectors on their territory, but they must first consult with the governor to justify the decision in an adequate manner. + READ HERE
Faced with the increase in Covid-19 cases, Vandenbroucke advocates an extension of the health step: “The vaccinated will have a safer and freer life”
For the Minister of Health, new health measures must be taken immediately. + READ HERE
2.World
Wuhan marathon postponed due to Covid, nearly 100 days before the Olympics
The Wuhan Marathon, which was due to be held on Sunday, has been postponed at a moment’s notice as concern grows over a resurgence of the coronavirus in China ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. + READ HERE
Only a rapid test will be required of travelers vaccinated against Covid entering England
Since this Sunday, pass is fully vaccinated against the coronavirus and does not enter from a country on the London Red List, will only have a rapid test after his arrival. Until now, a PCR test via the laboratory was required. + READ HERE
Ed Sheeran tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of album release
British pop star Ed Sheeran announced on Sunday that he had tested positive for Covid-19, less than a week before the very release of his new album. + READ HERE
Covid: ending the pandemic is “a choice”, says WHO chief
The Covid-19 pandemic will end “when the world chooses to end it” because “all the tools” are now available to fight the virus, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Sunday, renewing his calls to a more equitable distribution of vaccines. + READ HERE