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
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China warns against extra ‘layers’ of COVID-19 curbs as outbreaks widen
The economic costs of COVID-19 in China, where the virus first emerged in December 2019, are being felt in most … [Read more...] about China warns against extra ‘layers’ of COVID-19 curbs as outbreaks widen
Kim Jong Un’s sister warns Seoul of ‘retaliation’ over COVID-19
SEOUL: The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accused the South of causing a COVID-19 outbreak in the country … [Read more...] about Kim Jong Un’s sister warns Seoul of ‘retaliation’ over COVID-19
Japan warns of swiftly rising COVID-19 cases, PM to give news conference
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is scheduled to give a news conference at 6pm local time (9am GMT) on Thursday that Kyodo said … [Read more...] about Japan warns of swiftly rising COVID-19 cases, PM to give news conference
South Korea’s PM warns of COVID-19 surge as cases hit two-month high
SEOUL: Daily COVID-19 infections in South Korea have jumped above 40,000 for the first time in two months, with the … [Read more...] about South Korea’s PM warns of COVID-19 surge as cases hit two-month high
Shanghai reopens cinemas but warns of COVID-19 risks amid outbreaks
Several other cities across China were also racing to smother outbreaks early, once again raising concerns about China's … [Read more...] about Shanghai reopens cinemas but warns of COVID-19 risks amid outbreaks
Beijing warns of ‘explosive’ COVID-19 outbreak as Shanghai begins mass testing
BEIJING: China's capital Beijing is facing an "explosive" COVID-19 outbreak connected to a bar, a government spokesman warned … [Read more...] about Beijing warns of ‘explosive’ COVID-19 outbreak as Shanghai begins mass testing
White House warns the US can’t buy updated Covid-19 vaccines ‘for every American who wants one’ without more funding
Scientists are working to develop new vaccines that would offer additional protection from infection and severe illness from … [Read more...] about White House warns the US can’t buy updated Covid-19 vaccines ‘for every American who wants one’ without more funding
UN warns of ‘dire consequences’ of North Korea COVID-19 response
GENEVA: The United Nations voiced alarm Tuesday (May 17) at the human rights implications of North Korea's response to the … [Read more...] about UN warns of ‘dire consequences’ of North Korea COVID-19 response
China COVID-19 death toll rises as Beijing warns of ‘grim’ situation
SHANGHAI: Shanghai reported 39 COVID-19 deaths on Sunday (Apr 24), official data showed, its highest daily toll since a … [Read more...] about China COVID-19 death toll rises as Beijing warns of ‘grim’ situation
Shanghai warns COVID-19 lockdown violators will be punished as daily cases hit 25,000
SHANGHAI: The Chinese city of Shanghai warned on Wednesday (Apr 13) that anyone who violates COVID-19 lockdown rules will be … [Read more...] about Shanghai warns COVID-19 lockdown violators will be punished as daily cases hit 25,000
US warns of ‘arbitrary’ COVID-19 measures in China
Shanghai reported more than 23,000 new infections on Saturday - mostly asymptomatic, accounting for more than 90 per cent of … [Read more...] about US warns of ‘arbitrary’ COVID-19 measures in China