HONG KONG: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced a series of measures targeted at elderly residents on Wednesday (Mar 9) as a … [Read more...] about Hong Kong to focus COVID-19 resources on elderly, says mandatory testing ‘not a priority’ for now
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China says Hong Kong’s priority is to cut COVID-19 infections, deaths
HONG KONG: Hong Kong needs to stick to its "dynamic zero" coronavirus strategy, focused on reducing infections, severe … [Read more...] about China says Hong Kong’s priority is to cut COVID-19 infections, deaths
Japan’s new PM Kishida says COVID-19 fight ‘top priority’
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, who has taken the lead in negotiating key trade deals, and Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi - … [Read more...] about Japan’s new PM Kishida says COVID-19 fight ‘top priority’
Thailand faces ‘tight situation’ for hospital beds, those with many COVID-19 symptoms to get priority
BANGKOK: A shortage of hospital beds in Thailand has put a strain on its public health system as a new wave of … [Read more...] about Thailand faces ‘tight situation’ for hospital beds, those with many COVID-19 symptoms to get priority
Japan denies report of COVID-19 vaccine priority for Olympic athletes after outcry
TOKYO: Japan's government moved to cool a social media furore on Thursday (Apr 8) saying it was currently not looking to … [Read more...] about Japan denies report of COVID-19 vaccine priority for Olympic athletes after outcry
Pro athletes on deck for COVID-19 vaccine: Should they be priority?
CLOSE Sports Pulse: Bob Nightengale on who might be the next MLB player to score a major deal USA … [Read more...] about Pro athletes on deck for COVID-19 vaccine: Should they be priority?
Japan panel says people 65 or older should get COVID-19 vaccine priority
TOKYO: A Japanese health ministry panel said on Friday (Dec 25) that people aged 65 or older should get priority for … [Read more...] about Japan panel says people 65 or older should get COVID-19 vaccine priority
India says it may approve COVID-19 vaccine in weeks, 300 million people on priority list
NEW DELHI: India’s Health Ministry has announced that some COVID-19 vaccines are likely to receive licences in the next few … [Read more...] about India says it may approve COVID-19 vaccine in weeks, 300 million people on priority list
Malaysia on China’s COVID-19 vaccine priority recipient list: PM Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has been listed as one of the countries to be given priority to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from … [Read more...] about Malaysia on China’s COVID-19 vaccine priority recipient list: PM Muhyiddin
Malaysia to be on priority list for China-produced COVID-19 vaccine: Foreign minister
KUALA LUMPUR: China has agreed to include Malaysia on a list of priority recipients for a COVID-19 vaccine once it is … [Read more...] about Malaysia to be on priority list for China-produced COVID-19 vaccine: Foreign minister
Workers in 18 to 59 age bracket to be given priority for COVID-19 vaccine, says Indonesian health minister
JAKARTA: Indonesia will give healthcare staff as well as workers aged between 18 and 59 priority access to COVID-19 vaccine, … [Read more...] about Workers in 18 to 59 age bracket to be given priority for COVID-19 vaccine, says Indonesian health minister
Indonesia to gain priority access to Chinese firm’s COVID-19 vaccine formula for taking part in human trial
BANDUNG: Indonesia will be given priority access to the technical know-how on producing the Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine … [Read more...] about Indonesia to gain priority access to Chinese firm’s COVID-19 vaccine formula for taking part in human trial