BEIJING: The death of a young medical student in China ignited concern Thursday (Dec 15) over the strain on the country's … [Read more...] about Medic’s death highlights COVID-19 strain on China hospitals
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Hit by COVID-19 wave, companies in China strain to keep operations running normally
"DEEPLY FRUSTRATING" At another Beijing shopping centre, a gym belonging to the US Powerhouse chain said on Tuesday (Dec 13) … [Read more...] about Hit by COVID-19 wave, companies in China strain to keep operations running normally
Omicron subvariant BA.2 is now the dominant strain of Covid-19 in the US, CDC says
The hardest hit region continues to be the Northeast, where BA.2 is causing more than 70% of all cases. The South and … [Read more...] about Omicron subvariant BA.2 is now the dominant strain of Covid-19 in the US, CDC says
Omicron COVID-19 variant 75% less likely to kill than Delta strain: South Korea
SEOUL: People infected with the Omicron coronavirus variant are nearly 75 per cent less likely to develop serious illness or … [Read more...] about Omicron COVID-19 variant 75% less likely to kill than Delta strain: South Korea
Vietnam warns of hospitals strain as COVID-19 cases spike after holiday
HANOI: Vietnam warned on Thursday (Feb 10) that its healthcare system could become overloaded, after seeing a surge in new … [Read more...] about Vietnam warns of hospitals strain as COVID-19 cases spike after holiday
Compulsory on-arrival ART for travellers entering Singapore from Malaysia via land VTL after reports about new COVID-19 strain
SINGAPORE: All travellers entering Singapore from Malaysia via the land vaccinated travel lane (VTL) will be required to take … [Read more...] about Compulsory on-arrival ART for travellers entering Singapore from Malaysia via land VTL after reports about new COVID-19 strain
In slap at China, US praises South Africa's detection of new COVID-19 strain
In slap at China, US praises South Africa's detection of new COVID-19 strain Source link … [Read more...] about In slap at China, US praises South Africa's detection of new COVID-19 strain
Philippine medical workers under strain as COVID-19 cases jump
MANILA: The Philippines reported on Friday (Aug 13) its second-largest daily increase in COVID-19 infections, providing more … [Read more...] about Philippine medical workers under strain as COVID-19 cases jump
Japan expands COVID-19 curbs as surges strain hospitals
TOKYO: Japan decided on Thursday (Aug 5) to expand its COVID-19 emergency restrictions to cover more than 70 per cent of the … [Read more...] about Japan expands COVID-19 curbs as surges strain hospitals
Thailand steps up home isolation as COVID-19 cases strain hospitals
BANGKOK: Thailand will increase the number of people required to isolate at home with COVID-19 to 100,000, health officials … [Read more...] about Thailand steps up home isolation as COVID-19 cases strain hospitals
Delta strain of COVID-19 surges in Midwest, low vax areas
The highly contagious Delta strain of COVID-19 is surging in the Midwest and other areas with low vaccination rates, the … [Read more...] about Delta strain of COVID-19 surges in Midwest, low vax areas
CDC to label Delta COVID-19 strain a ‘variant of concern’
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to reclassify the highly contagious COVID-19 strain that emerged … [Read more...] about CDC to label Delta COVID-19 strain a ‘variant of concern’