Ding is currently staying at a hotel and spent the Chinese New Year away from his family for the first time in his life. As … [Read more...] about Stealing a kiss in the Winter Games ‘closed-loop’ amid COVID-19 precautions
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24 new COVID-19 cases detected among Beijing Winter Olympics personnel, organisers say
BEIJING: The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Organising Committee said on Tuesday (Feb 1) that a total of 24 new COVID-19 cases … [Read more...] about 24 new COVID-19 cases detected among Beijing Winter Olympics personnel, organisers say
Beijing city’s COVID-19 infections rise ahead of Winter Olympics
BEIJING: Beijing reported 14 local confirmed COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (Jan 26), the highest daily count in its current … [Read more...] about Beijing city’s COVID-19 infections rise ahead of Winter Olympics
China’s Beijing to maintain COVID-19 emergency status as Winter Olympics loom
Cities across China have in recent weeks imposed tougher restrictions to try to control new outbreaks of COVID-19, a task … [Read more...] about China’s Beijing to maintain COVID-19 emergency status as Winter Olympics loom
Chinese cities battle COVID-19 as Winter Olympics loom
BEIJING: China is battling coronavirus outbreaks in several cities, testing the country's strict "zero-COVID" strategy just … [Read more...] about Chinese cities battle COVID-19 as Winter Olympics loom
Beijing Winter Olympics organisers back COVID-19 controls despite Omicron concerns
BEIJING: Despite Omicron concerns, Beijing will not adjust its COVID-19 prevention measures for the Winter Olympics unless … [Read more...] about Beijing Winter Olympics organisers back COVID-19 controls despite Omicron concerns
North Korea says it won’t attend Beijing Winter Olympics, blames COVID-19 and ‘hostile forces’
SEOUL: In a letter to China, North Korea blamed "hostile forces" and COVID-19 risks for not being able to attend the upcoming … [Read more...] about North Korea says it won’t attend Beijing Winter Olympics, blames COVID-19 and ‘hostile forces’
Fast-spreading Omicron to test Beijing Winter Olympics COVID-19 bubble
BEIJING: China's meticulous plans to prevent an Olympics-seeded COVID-19 outbreak by sealing all participants inside a … [Read more...] about Fast-spreading Omicron to test Beijing Winter Olympics COVID-19 bubble
China expects COVID-19 cases due to Winter Olympics arrivals, flags Omicron risk
BEIJING: Organisers of the Beijing Winter Olympics said on Thursday (Dec 23) they expect a "certain number" of COVID-19 cases … [Read more...] about China expects COVID-19 cases due to Winter Olympics arrivals, flags Omicron risk
NHL players won’t play in Beijing Winter Olympics amid COVID-19 surge
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Japan’s COVID-19 caseloads defy Asia rebound, yet fears remain for winter wave
Japan never locked down in the way that many countries did, but it also never let up on behavioural edicts and border … [Read more...] about Japan’s COVID-19 caseloads defy Asia rebound, yet fears remain for winter wave
Beijing Winter Olympics venue restricted to 20% capacity over COVID-19 fears: Report
BEIJING: A major Beijing Winter Olympics venue will only let in one-fifth the spectators it normally holds due to COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Beijing Winter Olympics venue restricted to 20% capacity over COVID-19 fears: Report