BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping urged officials on Monday (Dec 26) to take steps to protect lives in his first public … [Read more...] about Xi urges steps to ‘protect’ lives as China battles COVID-19 wave
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With winter surge likely, administration steps up COVID-19 effort
As COVID-19 cases rise again with the arrival of winter and holiday gatherings, the White House Thursday announced its plans … [Read more...] about With winter surge likely, administration steps up COVID-19 effort
COVID-19 cases rise in Shanghai, other Chinese cities; preventive steps strengthened
Father and son are due to be released on Thursday, while Lee's wife won't be released until Sunday. "It might be that we … [Read more...] about COVID-19 cases rise in Shanghai, other Chinese cities; preventive steps strengthened
Shanghai takes further steps towards reopening, Beijing eases COVID-19 curbs
SHANGHAI: Shanghai announced on Sunday (May 29) further steps towards returning to more normal life and lifting a two-month … [Read more...] about Shanghai takes further steps towards reopening, Beijing eases COVID-19 curbs
North Korea mobilises army, steps up tracing amid COVID-19 wave
SEOUL: North Korea has mobilised its military to distribute COVID-19 medications and deployed more than 10,000 health workers … [Read more...] about North Korea mobilises army, steps up tracing amid COVID-19 wave
Shanghai steps up quarantine transfers as new COVID-19 cases decline
SHANGHAI: Shanghai authorities on Tuesday (Apr 19) pleaded for public cooperation with a massive new push to test most of the … [Read more...] about Shanghai steps up quarantine transfers as new COVID-19 cases decline
Shanghai steps up defences against wave of asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
While China has shown no sign of ditching its "zero-clearance" policy aimed at containing outbreaks as quickly as possible, … [Read more...] about Shanghai steps up defences against wave of asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Chinese industrial city Suzhou steps up COVID-19 control; Bosch affected
BEIJING: A major Chinese high-tech industry centre limited some highway access on Tuesday (Feb 15) after detecting new … [Read more...] about Chinese industrial city Suzhou steps up COVID-19 control; Bosch affected
China’s COVID-19 cases edge higher as Xi’an steps up curbs
Since last week, Xi'an residents have not been allowed to leave the city without permission from their employer or … [Read more...] about China’s COVID-19 cases edge higher as Xi’an steps up curbs
India steps up COVID-19 testing for international flyers
"Still, we are monitoring him out of abundant caution." The federal health ministry said all arrivals from Europe, South … [Read more...] about India steps up COVID-19 testing for international flyers
White House Covid-19 vaccination coordinator steps down
Choucair's departure was long planned as he returns to California, where he previously served as senior vice president and … [Read more...] about White House Covid-19 vaccination coordinator steps down
IN FOCUS: Thai civil society steps up as Bangkok’s public healthcare buckles under COVID-19
According to Chaiwat, a number of sites reported internal transmission of COVID-19 as workers were barred from leaving their … [Read more...] about IN FOCUS: Thai civil society steps up as Bangkok’s public healthcare buckles under COVID-19