Hong Kong bans vented masks in quarantine
The government also strongly advised the public against wearing such masks as these masks cannot effectively filter droplets in exhaled air.
Laos becomes 20th country to authorise one-shot Sputnik Light vaccine
Sputnik Light has a number of advantages, including ease of administering the vaccine, monitoring, and more flexible re-vaccination schedule when used as a booster.
Nepal Covid-19 samples to be sent to UK to widen whole-genome sequencing testing
Authorities seek to know the current Covid-19 variant in circulation to be able to prepare effective pandemic strategies.
Beijing to start reservation system for Tiananmen Square
The move seems to be aimed at preventing possible unrest from terrorism, demonstrations or other disruptive incidents, as Beijing steps up preparatins for Winter Olympics
Jemaah Islamiah militants infiltrate mainstream Islamic groups
New information points to their links in mainstream religious organisations, government institutions and national politics
Bhutan Ministry of Health plans Covid-19 booster doses for priority groups
These people include elderly and immunocompromised individuals who have undergone major surgeries and those who have a weakened immune system due to some chronic illness.
China decides to downgrade diplomatic ties with Lithuania
Beijing said the creation of the Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania creates a false impression of "one China, one Taiwan"
Japanese train, airline fares to go up in spring
Travelers are likely to face increased prices as transportation firms hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic look to spread the burden.
After poor response from priority group, Nepal government opens Pfizer Covid-19 jabs for all children above 12
After health authorities decided to open the jabs for all, health workers including doctors informed their relatives and acquaintances to bring the children to hospitals for the…
Pakistan needs to do more to help citizens already bearing the brunt of climate change
There is an urgent need for effective and human rights-consistent measures to support people to adapt to the effects of climate change and to reduce emissions, particularly by…