SINGAPORE: Three-quarters of Singaporeans in a recent survey said their country was more united than before the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Most Singaporeans feel more united than before COVID-19 pandemic; other countries see increased division: Survey
Parts of China’s Hainan extend COVID-19 lockdown, Lhasa in Tibet tightens curbs
SHANGHAI: A few cities in China's tourism hub Hainan extended lockdowns on Friday (Aug 12), with some of the measures … [Read more...] about Parts of China’s Hainan extend COVID-19 lockdown, Lhasa in Tibet tightens curbs
CDC ends COVID-19 social distancing recommendation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday the agency was dropping some of its restrictive COVID-19 … [Read more...] about CDC ends COVID-19 social distancing recommendation
Delhi to enforce mask mandate again after spurt in COVID-19 cases
NEW DELHI: New Delhi will enforce a mask mandate again after COVID-19 infections rose in the past fortnight, a government … [Read more...] about Delhi to enforce mask mandate again after spurt in COVID-19 cases
Chinese medical portal censored after doubting herbal ‘COVID-19 remedy’
"NO RIGHT TO BAN THEM" The Chinese government has increasingly promoted traditional medicine at home and abroad in recent … [Read more...] about Chinese medical portal censored after doubting herbal ‘COVID-19 remedy’
Several cities in China add COVID-19 curbs as millions still under lockdown
BEIJING: Several COVID-hit Chinese cities from the country's east to west imposed fresh restrictions and lockdowns on their … [Read more...] about Several cities in China add COVID-19 curbs as millions still under lockdown
Kim Jong Un’s sister warns Seoul of ‘retaliation’ over COVID-19
SEOUL: The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accused the South of causing a COVID-19 outbreak in the country … [Read more...] about Kim Jong Un’s sister warns Seoul of ‘retaliation’ over COVID-19
North Korea’s Kim declares victory in battle against COVID-19: Report
SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared victory in the battle against the novel coronavirus and ordered a lifting … [Read more...] about North Korea’s Kim declares victory in battle against COVID-19: Report
Cathay Pacific narrows loss, outlook clouded by crew COVID-19 rules
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd said strict air crew quarantine rules were crimping its ability to take advantage of … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific narrows loss, outlook clouded by crew COVID-19 rules
Monkeypox is not a side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine
New monkeypox vaccine plan may stretch nation's limited supplyThe U.S. will use smaller doses of the monkeypox vaccine in … [Read more...] about Monkeypox is not a side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine
China races to contain COVID-19 outbreaks in tourism hubs Tibet, Hainan
SHANGHAI: China raced on Tuesday (Aug 9) to stamp out COVID-19 outbreaks in the tourist hubs of Tibet and Hainan, with the … [Read more...] about China races to contain COVID-19 outbreaks in tourism hubs Tibet, Hainan
China closes Potala Palace after COVID-19 reported in Tibet
BEIJING: Chinese authorities have closed Tibet's famed Potala Palace after a minor outbreak of COVID-19 was reported in the … [Read more...] about China closes Potala Palace after COVID-19 reported in Tibet