WHO chief in quarantine after contact tests positive for Covid-19

13 Sept 14:23 Key points summarised by AI

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus entered self-quarantine after contact with a COVID-19 positive individual, despite reporting no symptoms.
Tedros emphasized the critical importance of complying with health guidance—such as hand-washing, mask-wearing, and social distancing—to break transmission chains and protect health systems.
His decision to quarantine comes amidst a concerning global surge in COVID-19 cases, prompting new lockdowns and restrictions across Europe and a deteriorating health situation in regions like Geneva and the United States.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.