PRESTON, United Kingdom: Three years after COVID-19 hit, people around the world have regained their freedom to move between … [Read more...] about Commentary: North Korea remains in COVID-19 isolation, raising fears of famine
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Indonesian, Malaysian Muslims celebrate Hari Raya Puasa as COVID-19 fears recede
JAKARTA: Muslims in Indonesia and Malaysia gathered in large groups to usher in Hari Raya Puasa on Saturday (Apr 22), … [Read more...] about Indonesian, Malaysian Muslims celebrate Hari Raya Puasa as COVID-19 fears recede
China’s COVID-19 infection fears fuel medical stock bets
SHANGHAI: Investors snapped up shares of Chinese drugmakers, mask producers, antigen test companies and funeral service … [Read more...] about China’s COVID-19 infection fears fuel medical stock bets
China cracks down on drug price gouging amid fears of COVID-19 spike
SHANGHAI: Chinese authorities said they were cracking down on price gouging of medical supplies and drugs, and seeking to … [Read more...] about China cracks down on drug price gouging amid fears of COVID-19 spike
China tackles medical supply snags, price gouging amid COVID-19 fears
SHANGHAI: China said on Saturday (Dec 10) it would stop checking truck drivers and ship crew transporting goods domestically … [Read more...] about China tackles medical supply snags, price gouging amid COVID-19 fears
China regulators, state banks split staff as fears mount about new COVID-19 outbreaks: Sources
The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has informed its staff that it would split them into two groups, with … [Read more...] about China regulators, state banks split staff as fears mount about new COVID-19 outbreaks: Sources
COVID-19 spread fears grow as China unwinds zero-tolerance curbs
China reported 21,165 new local COVID-19 infections on Dec 7, down from the previous day and below a peak of 40,052 local … [Read more...] about COVID-19 spread fears grow as China unwinds zero-tolerance curbs
US lobby fears ‘exodus’ of foreign staff in China due to COVID-19 measures
SHENZHEN: American businesses are struggling to persuade overseas staff to join them in China due to the country's strict … [Read more...] about US lobby fears ‘exodus’ of foreign staff in China due to COVID-19 measures
Hong Kong to let some children with COVID-19 stay home amid separation fears
HONG KONG: Hong Kong authorities said they would allow some children testing positive for COVID-19 to remain at home, rather … [Read more...] about Hong Kong to let some children with COVID-19 stay home amid separation fears
Soaring COVID-19 self-test kit sales fuel India underreporting fears
LOVALNA: Booming sales of home self-test kits for COVID-19 are prompting Indian authorities to tighten the rules around their … [Read more...] about Soaring COVID-19 self-test kit sales fuel India underreporting fears
Hong Kong to shut secondary schools from Monday over COVID-19 fears
HONG KONG: Hong Kong will suspend face-to-face teaching in secondary schools from Monday (Jan 24) until after the approaching … [Read more...] about Hong Kong to shut secondary schools from Monday over COVID-19 fears
Thousands in Hong Kong volunteer to adopt hamsters amid COVID-19 fears
HONG KONG: Thousands of people in Hong Kong volunteered on Wednesday (Jan 19) to adopt unwanted hamsters after a mass cull … [Read more...] about Thousands in Hong Kong volunteer to adopt hamsters amid COVID-19 fears