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Vietnam reports 11,575 COVID-19 infections, 318 deaths
HANOI: Vietnam reported 11,575 coronavirus infections and 318 deaths on Thursday (Aug 26). Most of the cases were detected … [Read more...] about Vietnam reports 11,575 COVID-19 infections, 318 deaths
Philippines reports record COVID-19 infections as lockdown is eased
MANILA: The Philippines reported its highest daily number of new COVID-19 infections on Friday (Aug 20), as authorities eased … [Read more...] about Philippines reports record COVID-19 infections as lockdown is eased
Japanese regions see record COVID-19 infections as Delta variant spreads: Reports
TOKYO: Record COVID-19 cases sprang up across Japan on Wednesday (Aug 18), media said a day after the government expanded … [Read more...] about Japanese regions see record COVID-19 infections as Delta variant spreads: Reports
Thailand projects doubling of daily COVID-19 infections next month
BANGKOK: Thailand could see coronavirus cases double to 45,000 per day by early next month, even with current lockdown … [Read more...] about Thailand projects doubling of daily COVID-19 infections next month
Indonesia extends COVID-19 curbs as infections spread in regions
JAKARTA: Indonesia extended its COVID-19 curbs on populous Java and Bali islands until Aug 16, but will ease them in 26 … [Read more...] about Indonesia extends COVID-19 curbs as infections spread in regions
Brunei sees record COVID-19 cases after first local infections in 15 months
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei reported 42 new coronavirus cases on Monday (Aug 9), a record daily tally, following the … [Read more...] about Brunei sees record COVID-19 cases after first local infections in 15 months
COVID-19 cases in Japan hit 1 million as infections spread beyond Tokyo
TOKYO: Japan reached the milestone of 1 million coronavirus cases on Friday (Aug 6), domestic media reported, as infections … [Read more...] about COVID-19 cases in Japan hit 1 million as infections spread beyond Tokyo
More than 19,000 new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia as daily infections, deaths hit record highs
SINGAPORE: Malaysia reported 19,819 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (Aug 4), setting a new record for daily infections since … [Read more...] about More than 19,000 new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia as daily infections, deaths hit record highs
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
Malaysia sees fourth-highest daily COVID-19 infections with 17,150 cases
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Sunday (Aug 1) reported 17,150 new COVID-19 cases - the country's fourth-highest daily tally to … [Read more...] about Malaysia sees fourth-highest daily COVID-19 infections with 17,150 cases
CDC data shows vaccinated face small risk of serious ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 infections
Data updated Friday continued to show a minuscule risk of serious COVID-19 infections among people who’ve been vaccinated — … [Read more...] about CDC data shows vaccinated face small risk of serious ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 infections