SHANGHAI: The southern Chinese beach holiday city of Sanya on Hainan island imposed a lockdown on Saturday (Aug 8) and shut … [Read more...] about Chinese beach holiday city in Hainan imposes COVID-19 lockdown, shuts public transport
Demand for gas drops to lowest levels since early days of COVID-19 pandemic
Gas prices have been declining since mid-June as demand has fallen to levels not seen since the early days of the pandemic, … [Read more...] about Demand for gas drops to lowest levels since early days of COVID-19 pandemic
Work stoppages and no chatting at lunch: Japan Inc grapples with COVID-19
TOKYO: Japanese companies are temporarily shutting offices or suspending production as they battle a record wave of COVID-19, … [Read more...] about Work stoppages and no chatting at lunch: Japan Inc grapples with COVID-19
North Korea marks end of first COVID-19 wave, but risks persist
GAMES RETURN In a sign of easing outbreaks, the ruling Workers' Party hosted a large, mask-free event in late July, inviting … [Read more...] about North Korea marks end of first COVID-19 wave, but risks persist
Hong Kong reports 5,020 new COVID-19 cases
HONG KONG: Hong Kong reported more than 5,000 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday (Aug 4) and three new deaths, as daily … [Read more...] about Hong Kong reports 5,020 new COVID-19 cases
China’s strict Covid-19 lockdown rules shows in alarming photo
One photo has summed up the mind-boggling difference in Covid rules between two neighboring Chinese districts. The image, … [Read more...] about China’s strict Covid-19 lockdown rules shows in alarming photo
Daily round-up, Aug 1: 60 per cent of Singapore residents have had COVID-19; vaccination boosters for children; Malaysia lifts chicken export ban
Let's get you caught up on the day's top stories. On record, there are about 1.7 million reported COVID-19 cases in … [Read more...] about Daily round-up, Aug 1: 60 per cent of Singapore residents have had COVID-19; vaccination boosters for children; Malaysia lifts chicken export ban
Daily round-up, Aug 1: 60% of Singapore residents have had COVID-19; vaccination boosters for children; Malaysia’s chicken supply stabilises
Let's get you caught up on the day's top stories. On record, there are about 1.7 million reported COVID-19 cases in … [Read more...] about Daily round-up, Aug 1: 60% of Singapore residents have had COVID-19; vaccination boosters for children; Malaysia’s chicken supply stabilises
Macao to reopen city as no COVID-19 infections detected for nine days
HONG KONG: Macao will reopen public services and entertainment facilities, and allow dining-in at restaurants from Tuesday … [Read more...] about Macao to reopen city as no COVID-19 infections detected for nine days
Biden still testing positive on Day Two of rebound Covid-19 case but ‘continues to feel well,’ White House says
Biden, who emerged from isolation earlier last week after testing negative on rapid antigen tests starting Tuesday, "will … [Read more...] about Biden still testing positive on Day Two of rebound Covid-19 case but ‘continues to feel well,’ White House says
North Korea reports no new fever cases for first time since COVID-19 outbreak
Infectious disease experts have cast doubts on North Korea's claims, with the World Health Organization saying last month it … [Read more...] about North Korea reports no new fever cases for first time since COVID-19 outbreak
Commentary: With or without COVID-19, Jakarta should keep masks on
Wearing a highly effective air pollution mask has been shown to help reduce the risk of exposure to atmospheric levels of … [Read more...] about Commentary: With or without COVID-19, Jakarta should keep masks on