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
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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’
Tokyo Games could lead to ‘Olympic’ COVID-19 strain, Japanese doctor warns
TOKYO: The head of a Japanese doctors' union warned on Tuesday (May 25) that holding the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer, … [Read more...] about Tokyo Games could lead to ‘Olympic’ COVID-19 strain, Japanese doctor warns
India’s seven-day COVID-19 average at new high, WHO issues warning on strain
BENGALURU: India's COVID-19 crisis showed scant sign of easing on Tuesday (May 11), with a seven-day average of new cases at … [Read more...] about India’s seven-day COVID-19 average at new high, WHO issues warning on strain
Hong Kong bans flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines over mutant COVID-19 strain
HONG KONG: Hong Kong will suspend flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines for two weeks from Tuesday (Apr 20), after … [Read more...] about Hong Kong bans flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines over mutant COVID-19 strain
UK variant is now the dominant coronavirus strain in the US, Walensky says
"Based on our most recent estimates from CDC surveillance, the B.1.1.7 variant is now the most common lineage circulating in … [Read more...] about UK variant is now the dominant coronavirus strain in the US, Walensky says
Japan PM to ‘consider all possibilities’ including fresh lockdown amid fears of new COVID-19 strain
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Sunday (Apr 4) that he would expand emergency measures as needed to … [Read more...] about Japan PM to ‘consider all possibilities’ including fresh lockdown amid fears of new COVID-19 strain