SHANGHAI: China's two biggest cities tightened COVID-19 curbs on their residents on Monday (May 9), raising new frustration … [Read more...] about ‘Go home!’: Shanghai, Beijing residents urged to avoid social contact amid COVID-19 spread
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Shanghai social media unpicks China’s COVID-19 lockdown story
SHORTAGES In another dystopia-tinged viral video, a drone whirrs through a housing compound at night broadcasting a message … [Read more...] about Shanghai social media unpicks China’s COVID-19 lockdown story
China should take more effective COVID-19 measures, minimise economic, social impact: Xi
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the country to take more effective COVID-19 measures and minimise the impact … [Read more...] about China should take more effective COVID-19 measures, minimise economic, social impact: Xi
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’s COVID-19 misery deepens with new social restrictions, vegetable shortage
HONG KONG: Hong Kong announced stringent new COVID-19 restrictions and record new infections on Tuesday (Feb 8), while a … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s COVID-19 misery deepens with new social restrictions, vegetable shortage
COVID-19 worries, social distancing up as omicron surges: Gallup poll
KN95, N95, surgical, cloth mask: Which protects best against COVID-19Not all Face masks are created equal. Here’s a breakdown … [Read more...] about COVID-19 worries, social distancing up as omicron surges: Gallup poll
South Korea extends social distancing curbs as COVID-19 cases rise in Seoul
SEOUL: South Korea extended social distancing curbs to combat the coronavirus pandemic on Friday (Oct 1) for two weeks, … [Read more...] about South Korea extends social distancing curbs as COVID-19 cases rise in Seoul
Pro-China social media campaign expands to new countries; blames US for COVID-19
SAN FRANCISCO: A misinformation campaign on social media in support of Chinese government interests has expanded to new … [Read more...] about Pro-China social media campaign expands to new countries; blames US for COVID-19
Thai social platform helps small eateries survive COVID-19 crisis
SMALL PEOPLE MAKE A STRONG COMMUNITY Locall was formed to help small eateries, especially those run by the older generation. … [Read more...] about Thai social platform helps small eateries survive COVID-19 crisis
South Korea extends social distancing curbs to reduce COVID-19 cases
With the spread of the more transmissible Delta variant, a rise in movement of people despite the restrictions, and mobilised … [Read more...] about South Korea extends social distancing curbs to reduce COVID-19 cases
Malaysia may allow dining-in, more social activities for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia may ease some restrictions for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including allowing … [Read more...] about Malaysia may allow dining-in, more social activities for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Indonesia to boost social, health spending amid COVID-19 battle
JAKARTA: Indonesia will increase social assistance and healthcare spending in response to a spike in COVID-19 cases and to … [Read more...] about Indonesia to boost social, health spending amid COVID-19 battle