Anadolu Agency's Morning Briefing - May 31, 2021
Daily briefing on novel coronavirus pandemic worldwide, Turkey, other developments
ANKARA
Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic and other news in Turkey and around the world.
Coronavirus and other developments in Turkey
The country also administered over 28.82 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines since the launch of a mass vaccination campaign in mid-January, the figures revealed.
As of Sunday evening, more than 16.51 million people have received their first doses, while over 12.31 million have been fully vaccinated, the Health Ministry's count showed.
Turkish forces have neutralized 1,162 terrorists in operations within the country and outside its borders this year, said the National Defense Ministry.
COVID-19 updates worldwide
South Africa introduced new COVID-19 restrictions to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
China leads the global count with 620.97 million jabs, followed by the US with 293.71 million.
India has administered 207.09 million shots, Brazil 66.93 million and the UK 63.96 million.
Germany has given 49.26 million shots, France 35.63 million, Italy 34.73 million and Mexico 29.86 million.
Turkey is ranked 10th on the list with more than 28.81 million, followed by Russia, Spain, Indonesia and Canada.
Other global developments
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has married Carrie Symonds in a secret ceremony, according to local media reports.
The US-led coalition against the Daesh/ISIS terror group said its mission in Iraq has shifted from direct combat to providing support to the Iraqi army.
Swiss Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier,19, has died after succumbing to his injuries from a multi-rider accident during the qualifying session at the Italian Grand Prix.
Nearly 416,000 people in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were displaced due to a volcanic eruption, the UN said.
One person was killed and more than 100 students were kidnapped in an armed attack on an Islamic school in central Nigeria’s Niger state.
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