Key Takeaways:

• On Saturday, China reported an increase in daily coronavirus (Covid-19) infections, with 195 new cases on the mainland, up from 137 days previously.

On Saturday, China reported a jump in daily coronavirus (Covid-19) infections, with 195 new illnesses on the mainland, up from 137 days before. According to China's National Health Commission, 94 fresh Covid cases were imported, while 101 were spread locally. Mainland There has been 107,707 confirmed illnesses and 4,636 fatalities in China.

Hong Kong also sees an increase in Covid-19 cases as authorities, with the support of mainland construction teams, scale up the provision of isolation units and treatment centers. 

On Saturday, the Hong Kong authorities announced that the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal would be converted into a specialized Covid facility after the global financial hub recorded 6,063 new Covid-19 cases.

In a statement, Hong Kong's beleaguered leader Carrie Lam stated, "We are in a crucial situation during this smokeless war."

Meanwhile, in Canada, demonstrators unhappy about Covid limits and federal government policies fled after hundreds of police in riot gear retook control of Ottawa streets to break the siege. Some minor protests remained, police added, but "this unlawful occupation is gone." We'll keep working on our objective until it's finished."

Health experts believe that removing self-isolation rules for those infected with Covid from the UK's plans next week might be harmful. "Covid will not go away overnight," Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in a statement. "We must learn to live with this infection and continue to safeguard ourselves without limiting our liberties."

People with Covid-19 symptoms or who test positive are presently recommended to isolate in England. If public health officials order them to do so, they must self-isolate for at least five days.