SHANGHAI: Authorities in at least six districts in Shanghai notified residents that they would be carrying out mass PCR … [Read more...] about China’s Shanghai to carry out some COVID-19 testing, residents say
Shanghai announces two new rounds of mass COVID-19 testing
SHANGHAI: The city of Shanghai on Tuesday (Jul 5) announced two new rounds of mass COVID-19 testing of most of its 25 million … [Read more...] about Shanghai announces two new rounds of mass COVID-19 testing
Hong Kong considers shorter COVID-19 quarantine for travellers: Lee
HONG KONG: Hong Kong will look into shortening COVID-19 quarantine requirements for travellers, while still aiming to curb … [Read more...] about Hong Kong considers shorter COVID-19 quarantine for travellers: Lee
Macao COVID-19 outbreak hits more than 900 as infections spread
HONG KONG: Macao reported 89 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday (Jul 5), taking the total to more than 900 infections since … [Read more...] about Macao COVID-19 outbreak hits more than 900 as infections spread
Commentary: COVID-19 has not disrupted supply chains as much as assumed
The vulnerability of global supply chains have been exposed less by global shocks than by country or region-specific shocks. … [Read more...] about Commentary: COVID-19 has not disrupted supply chains as much as assumed
Several eastern Chinese areas in mass COVID-19 testing to curb new waves of infections
SHANGHAI: Parts of eastern China are running fresh rounds of mass COVID-19 testing, as the country faces new waves of … [Read more...] about Several eastern Chinese areas in mass COVID-19 testing to curb new waves of infections
Macao launches more COVID-19 testing as infections soar
HONG KONG: Macao kicked off a new round of city-wide COVID-19 testing on Monday (Jul 4) for its more than 600,000 residents, … [Read more...] about Macao launches more COVID-19 testing as infections soar
Eastern China cities tighten COVID-19 curbs as new clusters emerge
BEIJING: Cities in eastern China tightened COVID-19 curbs on Sunday (Jul 3) as coronavirus clusters emerge, posing a new … [Read more...] about Eastern China cities tighten COVID-19 curbs as new clusters emerge
Hong Kong lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19 after photo with Xi Jinping
HONG KONG: A Hong Kong lawmaker who posed for a group photo with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the leader's visit to … [Read more...] about Hong Kong lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19 after photo with Xi Jinping
North Korea blames ‘alien things’ near border with South Korea for COVID-19 outbreak
SEOUL: North Korea claimed on Friday (Jul 1) that the country's first COVID-19 outbreak began with patients touching "alien … [Read more...] about North Korea blames ‘alien things’ near border with South Korea for COVID-19 outbreak
Bhutan to welcome tourists ‘who can spend’ for first time since COVID-19
KATHMANDU: Bhutan will reopen for international tourists from September for the first time since the pandemic began more than … [Read more...] about Bhutan to welcome tourists ‘who can spend’ for first time since COVID-19
Macao COVID-19 infections rise as spread extends to medics, police
HONG KONG: Authorities in the world's biggest gambling hub Macao are scrambling to contain the city's biggest coronavirus … [Read more...] about Macao COVID-19 infections rise as spread extends to medics, police