Thirty-two of the new cases reported by the country were linked to international arrivals, including four passengers arriving from Britain. Authorities had planned to reopen to international flights in August, but the decision had to be delayed due to a rising number of coronavirus cases abroad. Sri Lanka has confirmed 38,059 virus cases, including 183 deaths. The move comes as Japan struggles to slow its latest spike in virus cases. — Hong Kong approved new regulations that would allow the emergency use of COVID-19 vaccines, according to the city’s leader.

Source: ABC News December 23, 2020 02:10 UTC