SINGAPORE: A new COVID-19 variant gaining ground globally is unlikely to trigger a new infection wave in China as it accounts … [Read more...] about China says new COVID-19 variant unlikely to trigger a fresh infection wave in the country
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Vietnam jails 2 ex-ministers over COVID-19 test kits scandal
HANOI: A court in Vietnam jailed two former cabinet ministers on Friday (Jan 12) and found dozens of officials guilty of … [Read more...] about Vietnam jails 2 ex-ministers over COVID-19 test kits scandal
Former Vietnam health minister tried over COVID-19 test bribes
HANOI: Vietnam's former health minister and 37 others went on trial in Hanoi on Wednesday (Jan 3) for their alleged roles in … [Read more...] about Former Vietnam health minister tried over COVID-19 test bribes
Malaysia has no plans to reimpose pandemic-era COVID-19 curbs, says health minister
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia does not intend to reinstate COVID-19 restrictions under the movement control order (MCO) that was in … [Read more...] about Malaysia has no plans to reimpose pandemic-era COVID-19 curbs, says health minister
COVID-19 surge in Southeast Asia: Experts stress personal responsibility, dismiss need for pandemic-era curbs
SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR: A surge in the number of COVID-19 cases has prompted authorities in Southeast Asia to ramp up … [Read more...] about COVID-19 surge in Southeast Asia: Experts stress personal responsibility, dismiss need for pandemic-era curbs
Commentary: Respiratory illness surge in China can’t help but trigger COVID-19 memories
This is not just in terms of technical capability - the cause of the respiratory infections in Beijing and Liaoning were … [Read more...] about Commentary: Respiratory illness surge in China can’t help but trigger COVID-19 memories
COVID-19 shrinks life expectancy in South Korea for first time since 1970
SEOUL: Babies born in South Korea last year are expected to live 82.7 years, down from 83.6 years in 2021, the statistics … [Read more...] about COVID-19 shrinks life expectancy in South Korea for first time since 1970
COVID-19 slowed global progress in tobacco control: Report
LONDON: Global progress in policies to reduce tobacco use slowed for the first time in 12 years following the outbreak of the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 slowed global progress in tobacco control: Report
Jailed former Malaysian PM Najib in hospital with COVID-19
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's jailed former prime minister Najib Razak has been admitted to a hospital after testing positive for … [Read more...] about Jailed former Malaysian PM Najib in hospital with COVID-19
Nearly 2 million excess deaths followed China’s sudden end of COVID-19 curbs: Study
BEIJING: China's abrupt move to dismantle its strict COVID-19 regime, which unleashed the virus onto its 1.4 billion … [Read more...] about Nearly 2 million excess deaths followed China’s sudden end of COVID-19 curbs: Study
China’s Wuhan, where COVID-19 was first detected, struggles to shed legacy of pandemic
However, for some, memories of the lockdown remain and questions persist. “There is still trauma. Maybe the reality we saw … [Read more...] about China’s Wuhan, where COVID-19 was first detected, struggles to shed legacy of pandemic
Commentary: North Korea remains in COVID-19 isolation, raising fears of famine
PRESTON, United Kingdom: Three years after COVID-19 hit, people around the world have regained their freedom to move between … [Read more...] about Commentary: North Korea remains in COVID-19 isolation, raising fears of famine