BEIJING: Beijing reported 14 local confirmed COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (Jan 26), the highest daily count in its current … [Read more...] about Beijing city’s COVID-19 infections rise ahead of Winter Olympics
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Japan poised to widen COVID-19 controls as Omicron drives record infections
TOKYO: Japan was poised on Wednesday (Jan 19) to widen COVID-19 controls to cover half its population as the Omicron variant … [Read more...] about Japan poised to widen COVID-19 controls as Omicron drives record infections
Thailand to lower COVID-19 alert, ease curbs as infections slow
BANGKOK: Thailand will lower its COVID-19 alert level and is considering easing more restrictions to boost its economy, its … [Read more...] about Thailand to lower COVID-19 alert, ease curbs as infections slow
India’s main cities record sharp fall in COVID-19 infections
NEW DELHI: India's capital Delhi and financial hub Mumbai have reported a big fall in COVID-19 infections in the past two … [Read more...] about India’s main cities record sharp fall in COVID-19 infections
China’s Tianjin starts new round of mass testing as COVID-19 infections grow
BEIJING: The Chinese city of Tianjin started a new round of COVID-19 testing among its 14 million residents on Wednesday (Jan … [Read more...] about China’s Tianjin starts new round of mass testing as COVID-19 infections grow
After COVID-19 infections, Hong Kong’s first 2022 legislature meeting may be online
HONG KONG: Hong Kong's first legislature meeting of 2022 may have to be held online, its council president said on Monday … [Read more...] about After COVID-19 infections, Hong Kong’s first 2022 legislature meeting may be online
Philippines confirms record daily COVID-19 infections
MANILA: The Philippine health ministry reported a record 26,458 confirmed new COVID-19 cases on Saturday (Jan 8). In a … [Read more...] about Philippines confirms record daily COVID-19 infections
US forces in South Korea raise COVID-19 alert amid record infections
SEOUL: US Forces Korea (USFK) raised its health protection alert on Saturday (Jan 8) after posting its highest weekly tally … [Read more...] about US forces in South Korea raise COVID-19 alert amid record infections
Philippines on alert as COVID-19 infections hit 2-month high
MANILA: Philippine officials on Friday (Dec 31) warned against a rise in COVID-19 cases over the New Year period as … [Read more...] about Philippines on alert as COVID-19 infections hit 2-month high
COVID-19: Dr Anthony Fauci warns Omicron is ‘raging around the world’ and Christmas travel risks increasing infections | US News
Dr Anthony Fauci says Omicron is "raging around the world" as he warned of the increased risk posed to unvaccinated … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Dr Anthony Fauci warns Omicron is ‘raging around the world’ and Christmas travel risks increasing infections | US News
South Korea to restore tougher curbs against spike in COVID-19 infections
SEOUL: South Korea said on Thursday (Dec 16) it will reinstate stricter social distancing rules a month and a half after … [Read more...] about South Korea to restore tougher curbs against spike in COVID-19 infections
South Korea to cut COVID-19 booster shot interval again as infections rise
South Korea has fully vaccinated almost 94 per cent of its adults so far, and more than 31 per cent of some 17 million … [Read more...] about South Korea to cut COVID-19 booster shot interval again as infections rise