TOKYO: Japan's western prefecture of Osaka will record about 6,000 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday (Jan 18), the Kyodo … [Read more...] about Japan’s Osaka to set new daily record with 6,000 COVID-19 cases: Kyodo
China’s Tianjin reports fewer COVID-19 cases as its outbreak shows sign of easing
BEIJING: The Chinese municipality of Tianjin reported fewer COVID-19 cases on Tuesday (Jan 18) as its outbreak showed early … [Read more...] about China’s Tianjin reports fewer COVID-19 cases as its outbreak shows sign of easing
Police charge Cathay flight attendants at centre of Hong Kong COVID-19 outbreak
HONG KONG: Hong Kong police arrested and charged on Monday (Jan 17) two Cathay Pacific flight attendants for allegedly … [Read more...] about Police charge Cathay flight attendants at centre of Hong Kong COVID-19 outbreak
Xi Jinping calls for world cooperation on COVID-19 despite secrecy over origins
Pot, meet kettle. Chinese President Xi Jinping, who has repeatedly refused to let investigators determine whether COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Xi Jinping calls for world cooperation on COVID-19 despite secrecy over origins
Gen. Mark Milley tests positive for COVID-19 amid Omicron surge
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, tested positive for the coronavirus on Sunday as cases continue to … [Read more...] about Gen. Mark Milley tests positive for COVID-19 amid Omicron surge
Pakistan says trial of Chinese traditional medicine for COVID-19 successful
KARACHI: Pakistani health authorities on Monday (Jan 17) announced the completion of a successful clinical trial of Chinese … [Read more...] about Pakistan says trial of Chinese traditional medicine for COVID-19 successful
Philippines must flatten COVID-19 curve or risk ‘superspreader’ election: Expert
MANILA: The Philippines must bring down COVID-19 cases, hovering at record highs, by April to ensure this year's presidential … [Read more...] about Philippines must flatten COVID-19 curve or risk ‘superspreader’ election: Expert
China drops plans to sell Olympic tickets as COVID-19 cases rise
But its approach has come under sustained pressure in recent weeks with multiple virus clusters in key areas including the … [Read more...] about China drops plans to sell Olympic tickets as COVID-19 cases rise
India’s main cities record sharp fall in COVID-19 infections
NEW DELHI: India's capital Delhi and financial hub Mumbai have reported a big fall in COVID-19 infections in the past two … [Read more...] about India’s main cities record sharp fall in COVID-19 infections
Nepal starts giving COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
KATHMANDU: Nepal began giving COVID-19 vaccine booster shots on Monday (Jan 17) as coronavirus infections surged due to the … [Read more...] about Nepal starts giving COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
Chinese cities on high COVID-19 alert as peak Chinese New Year travel season starts
BEIJING: Several Chinese cities went on high COVID-19 alert as the Chinese New Year holiday travel season started on Monday … [Read more...] about Chinese cities on high COVID-19 alert as peak Chinese New Year travel season starts
Cities in China on high COVID-19 alert as peak Chinese New Year travel season starts
BEIJING: Several Chinese cities went on high COVID-19 alert as the Chinese New Year holiday travel season started on Monday … [Read more...] about Cities in China on high COVID-19 alert as peak Chinese New Year travel season starts