"1 PEAK, 3 WAVES, 3 MONTHS" In Shanghai, authorities said schools should move most classes online from Monday, and in nearby … [Read more...] about China’s cities battle first wave of COVID-19 surge as wider spread looms
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Beijing to test 20 million for COVID-19 as Shanghai lockdown misery looms large
In the capital, schools, stores and offices remained open, but the iconic Lama temple said it would be closed to tourists … [Read more...] about Beijing to test 20 million for COVID-19 as Shanghai lockdown misery looms large
Shanghai residents rush to stock up as second stage of COVID-19 lockdown looms
Shanghai authorities said on Thursday the city's overall daily COVID caseload eased for the first time in about two … [Read more...] about Shanghai residents rush to stock up as second stage of COVID-19 lockdown looms
Hong Kong COVID-19 cases hit record as compulsory testing looms
Earlier on Wednesday, Finance Secretary Paul Chan unveiled tax breaks, handouts and subsidies to small businesses and … [Read more...] about Hong Kong COVID-19 cases hit record as compulsory testing looms
South Korea to deploy Pfizer COVID-19 pills as Omicron wave looms
SEOUL: South Korea will begin treating coronavirus patients with Pfizer's antiviral pills on Friday (Jan 14), health … [Read more...] about South Korea to deploy Pfizer COVID-19 pills as Omicron wave looms
Japan begins COVID-19 shots for those over 65 as fourth infection wave looms
TOKYO: Japan began COVID-19 vaccinations for its sizable elderly population on Monday (Apr 12), with imported doses still in … [Read more...] about Japan begins COVID-19 shots for those over 65 as fourth infection wave looms
Tokyo daily COVID-19 cases hit record as state of emergency looms
TOKYO: Tokyo reported a record 1,591 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (Jan 6), as Japan's government prepares to declare a new … [Read more...] about Tokyo daily COVID-19 cases hit record as state of emergency looms
Commentary: Hong Kong fights off COVID-19 but a bigger challenge looms large
HONG KONG: 2020 has been a tough year for Hong Kong’s economy. The city was already in a recession in 2019 due to US–China … [Read more...] about Commentary: Hong Kong fights off COVID-19 but a bigger challenge looms large
Tokyo raises COVID-19 alert to highest level as medical crunch looms
TOKYO: The Japanese capital Tokyo, faced with acute strains on its medical system from the COVID-19 pandemic, raised its … [Read more...] about Tokyo raises COVID-19 alert to highest level as medical crunch looms
Hospital bed shortage looms as South Korea reports record 1,078 new COVID-19 cases
SEOUL: South Korea's highest priority is securing more hospital beds to handle a record surge in coronavirus cases and blunt … [Read more...] about Hospital bed shortage looms as South Korea reports record 1,078 new COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 hampers Indonesia’s fight against forest fires as haze season looms
JAKARTA: From reduced state coffers, overwhelmed hospitals to shortages in face masks, the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to … [Read more...] about COVID-19 hampers Indonesia’s fight against forest fires as haze season looms
India overtakes Italy’s coronavirus tally as lockdown easing looms
MUMBAI: India reported a record 9,887 new coronavirus cases in one day on Saturday (Jun 6) and overtook Italy as the world's … [Read more...] about India overtakes Italy’s coronavirus tally as lockdown easing looms