CHENGDU: Chinese hospitals were under intense pressure on Wednesday (Dec 28) as a surging wave of COVID-19 infections … [Read more...] about Chinese hospitals ‘extremely busy’ as COVID-19 spreads unchecked
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Shanghai hospital warns of ‘tragic battle’ as COVID-19 spreads
Shanghai residents endured a two-month lockdown which ended on Jun 1, with many losing income and having poor access to basic … [Read more...] about Shanghai hospital warns of ‘tragic battle’ as COVID-19 spreads
Shanghai hit by COVID-19 protests as anger spreads across China
ANGER NATIONWIDE Shanghai's 25 million people were put under lockdown for two months earlier this year, an ordeal that … [Read more...] about Shanghai hit by COVID-19 protests as anger spreads across China
Japan looks to regions to mount COVID-19 fight as variant spreads
TOKYO: Japan is encouraging regional authorities to take their own counter-measures against the spread of a new coronavirus … [Read more...] about Japan looks to regions to mount COVID-19 fight as variant spreads
UN alarmed as COVID-19 spreads in North Korea, ready to help
But if COVID-19 is allowed to spread unabated, there is a greater chance new and potentially more dangerous variants could … [Read more...] about UN alarmed as COVID-19 spreads in North Korea, ready to help
North Korea reports first COVID-19 death as outbreak spreads: KCNA
SEOUL: At least one person confirmed to have COVID-19 has died in North Korea, state media said on Friday (May 13), offering … [Read more...] about North Korea reports first COVID-19 death as outbreak spreads: KCNA
Beijing curbs public transport as COVID-19 spreads in China
BEIJING: The Chinese capital Beijing shut dozens of metro stations and bus routes on Wednesday (May 4) in its campaign to … [Read more...] about Beijing curbs public transport as COVID-19 spreads in China
Some Hong Kong civil servants to work from home as COVID-19 spreads
HONG KONG: Hong Kong will take steps from Tuesday (Jan 25) to cut the number of civil servants working in their offices, as … [Read more...] about Some Hong Kong civil servants to work from home as COVID-19 spreads
Tokyo, Osaka record most COVID-19 cases in 4 months as Omicron spreads
TOKYO: Japan recorded a surge in new coronavirus cases on Wednesday (Jan 12), with infections reaching four-month highs in … [Read more...] about Tokyo, Osaka record most COVID-19 cases in 4 months as Omicron spreads
COVID-19: US tightens travel testing rules as Omicron variant spreads | US News
International passengers heading to the US will have to be tested for COVID-19 within one day of travel regardless of their … [Read more...] about COVID-19: US tightens travel testing rules as Omicron variant spreads | US News
Beijing residents stock up on food as temperatures fall and COVID-19 spreads
BEIJING: Beijing shoppers stocked up on cabbage, rice and flour for the winter on Wednesday (Nov 3), after the government … [Read more...] about Beijing residents stock up on food as temperatures fall and COVID-19 spreads
COVID-19 variant R.1 spreads quickly at Kentucky nursing home
A new variant of the COVID-19 virus has been identified at a Kentucky nursing home, where it infected 45 residents and … [Read more...] about COVID-19 variant R.1 spreads quickly at Kentucky nursing home