The coronavirus outbreak has swept through elderly care homes and paralysed many parts of the city. In recent weeks, streets … [Read more...] about Hong Kong leader plans to review COVID-19 restrictions
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China’s Shenzhen plans ‘orderly’ work resumption as COVID-19 vigilance continues
Major firms in the city are already feeling the effects. Apple supplier Foxconn plans to put its Shenzhen campus in a … [Read more...] about China’s Shenzhen plans ‘orderly’ work resumption as COVID-19 vigilance continues
Hong Kong leader says no plans to tighten COVID-19 social distancing measures
HONG KONG: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Monday (Mar 14) there were no current plans to further tighten strict social … [Read more...] about Hong Kong leader says no plans to tighten COVID-19 social distancing measures
Hong Kong leader plans to reopen city only after controlling latest COVID-19 outbreak
Hong Kong's government had previously focused its resources on identifying, treating and isolating all cases, even those that … [Read more...] about Hong Kong leader plans to reopen city only after controlling latest COVID-19 outbreak
Hong Kong ramps up isolation facility plans as COVID-19 infections climb
Chinese President Xi Jinping, who backs a "dynamic zero-COVID" strategy, has said fighting the virus was Hong Kong's … [Read more...] about Hong Kong ramps up isolation facility plans as COVID-19 infections climb
Japan plans targeted COVID-19 curbs as new cases fall but deaths hit record
TOKYO: A Japanese health panel approved on Friday (Feb 18) a plan to bring in more targeted COVID-19 curbs across much of the … [Read more...] about Japan plans targeted COVID-19 curbs as new cases fall but deaths hit record
Hong Kong leader says no plans for citywide lockdown as COVID-19 infections spiral
"We cannot surrender to the virus. This is not an option." Health authorities reported a record 2,071 infections on Monday, … [Read more...] about Hong Kong leader says no plans for citywide lockdown as COVID-19 infections spiral
South Korea plans to add small hospitals as COVID-19 cases surge
Health Minister Kwon Deok-cheol said it has become inevitable for the country to expand outpatient treatment and concentrate … [Read more...] about South Korea plans to add small hospitals as COVID-19 cases surge
China drops plans to sell Olympic tickets as COVID-19 cases rise
But its approach has come under sustained pressure in recent weeks with multiple virus clusters in key areas including the … [Read more...] about China drops plans to sell Olympic tickets as COVID-19 cases rise
Germany plans to make COVID-19 vaccination compulsory for some jobs
BERLIN: The incoming German government wants to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory from Mar 16 for people working in … [Read more...] about Germany plans to make COVID-19 vaccination compulsory for some jobs
Omicron COVID-19 variant overshadows Biden’s plans to promote agenda
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden wants to take a victory lap on the infrastructure deal he signed into law last month and to … [Read more...] about Omicron COVID-19 variant overshadows Biden’s plans to promote agenda
South Korea shelves plans to ease COVID-19 measures due to high case count, Omicron variant
South Korean hospitals are treating 629 patients with severe COVID-19 and at least 1,200 are waiting for beds to free up in … [Read more...] about South Korea shelves plans to ease COVID-19 measures due to high case count, Omicron variant