HANOI: Vietnam is set to approve the use of Gilead Sciences's antiviral drug remdesivir for the treatment of patients who … [Read more...] about Vietnam to approve remdesivir for COVID-19 treatment: Reports
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India’s worst-hit state Maharashtra eases COVID-19 curbs as infections abate
MUMBAI: India's industrial hub of Maharashtra state eased COVID-19 restrictions in most districts on Tuesday (Aug 3), … [Read more...] about India’s worst-hit state Maharashtra eases COVID-19 curbs as infections abate
South Korea detects its first two cases of COVID-19 Delta Plus variant
SEOUL: South Korea has detected its first two cases of the new Delta Plus COVID-19 variant, the Korea Disease Control and … [Read more...] about South Korea detects its first two cases of COVID-19 Delta Plus variant
Japan to hospitalise only most serious COVID-19 cases in surge
TOKYO: Japan will hospitalise only COVID-19 patients who are seriously ill and those at risk of becoming so while others … [Read more...] about Japan to hospitalise only most serious COVID-19 cases in surge
China’s Wuhan to test ‘all residents’ as COVID-19 returns
BEIJING: Authorities in Wuhan on Tuesday (Aug 3) said they would test its entire population for COVID-19 after the central … [Read more...] about China’s Wuhan to test ‘all residents’ as COVID-19 returns
South Korea detects its first two cases of COVID-19 Delta Plus COVID-19 variant
SEOUL: South Korea has detected its first two cases of the new Delta Plus COVID-19 variant, the Korea Disease Control and … [Read more...] about South Korea detects its first two cases of COVID-19 Delta Plus COVID-19 variant
Indonesia extends COVID-19 emergency restrictions in some areas until Aug 9
JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced on Monday (Aug 2) that the current restrictions put in place to curb the … [Read more...] about Indonesia extends COVID-19 emergency restrictions in some areas until Aug 9
COVID-19: Delta variant bears down on China just as its economy loses steam
BEIJING: The Delta variant poses new risks for the world's second-biggest economy as it spreads from the coast to China's … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Delta variant bears down on China just as its economy loses steam
Thailand steps up home isolation as COVID-19 cases strain hospitals
BANGKOK: Thailand will increase the number of people required to isolate at home with COVID-19 to 100,000, health officials … [Read more...] about Thailand steps up home isolation as COVID-19 cases strain hospitals
Malaysia reports daily record of 219 COVID-19 deaths; 15,764 new cases
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's health ministry reported 219 coronavirus deaths on Monday (Aug 2), a daily record, bringing the … [Read more...] about Malaysia reports daily record of 219 COVID-19 deaths; 15,764 new cases
Hong Kong announces compulsory COVID-19 vaccines for key sectors
HONG KONG: Hong Kong civil servants, teachers and healthcare workers must get vaccinated against COVID-19 or pay for regular … [Read more...] about Hong Kong announces compulsory COVID-19 vaccines for key sectors
Philippines to extend night curfew in Manila amid COVID-19 surge
MANILA: The Philippines will extend a night curfew in the capital, Manila, amid a tightening of curbs in the Southeast Asian … [Read more...] about Philippines to extend night curfew in Manila amid COVID-19 surge