TOKYO: The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is aiming to ease COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants next week as … [Read more...] about Tokyo aims to lift COVID-19 curbs on restaurants as cases fall: Report
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Italy’s Chinese feel penalised by COVID-19 Green Pass rules
PRATO, Italy: One of Italy's largest Chinese communities says it is being unfairly penalised by the government's mandatory … [Read more...] about Italy’s Chinese feel penalised by COVID-19 Green Pass rules
Malaysia reports lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since June as movement, travel restrictions eased
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported 5,434 new COVID-19 cases on Monday (Oct 18), its lowest daily figure since Jun 28. The … [Read more...] about Malaysia reports lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since June as movement, travel restrictions eased
Thailand to cease Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine use when stocks end this month
"We expect to have distributed all Sinovac doses this week," said health official Opas Karnkawinpong, adding the programme … [Read more...] about Thailand to cease Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine use when stocks end this month
Merck COVID-19 pill sparks calls for access for lower income countries
Medicines Patent Pool (MPP), a United Nations-backed public health organisation, has 24 companies signed up and willing to … [Read more...] about Merck COVID-19 pill sparks calls for access for lower income countries
‘We need to talk about it’, says Thailand mental health chief as suicides increase during COVID-19
As the pandemic drags on, Thailand’s Mental Health Department is working to expand its network to reach out to more … [Read more...] about ‘We need to talk about it’, says Thailand mental health chief as suicides increase during COVID-19
Commentary: Southeast Asia’s mixed success with adapting to fast-evolving COVID-19 war
Even a country that tried lockdowns with some travel controls like Denmark has a markedly higher fatality rate of 45.90 due … [Read more...] about Commentary: Southeast Asia’s mixed success with adapting to fast-evolving COVID-19 war
South Korea eases coronavirus gathering curbs before switch to ‘living with COVID-19’
SEOUL: South Korea said on Friday (Oct 15) it would lift stringent anti-coronavirus curbs on social gatherings next week, as … [Read more...] about South Korea eases coronavirus gathering curbs before switch to ‘living with COVID-19’
Midnight vigils, snaking queues as some Indians await COVID-19 vaccines
SILIGURI, India: Residents of a city in north-east India are spending nights in snaking queues outside vaccination centres … [Read more...] about Midnight vigils, snaking queues as some Indians await COVID-19 vaccines
China warns against ‘manipulation’ of WHO COVID-19 virus probe
BEIJING: China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday (Oct 14) warned against what it called possible “political manipulation” of a … [Read more...] about China warns against ‘manipulation’ of WHO COVID-19 virus probe
Indian festival crowds return as COVID-19 horrors fade
KOLKATA: India's main religious festival season is back in full swing with huge noisy crowds, thronging markets and fairs for … [Read more...] about Indian festival crowds return as COVID-19 horrors fade
Some people in India sell family gold to survive COVID-19 cash crunch
"YOU START CRYING" Gold has immense financial and cultural significance in India -- it is considered essential at weddings, … [Read more...] about Some people in India sell family gold to survive COVID-19 cash crunch