China grapples with Covid-19 outbreak
Most cases were caused by a Delta variant that came through tourism.
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Several virus victims ‘unclaimed’ in Penang morgue
Some of those who succumbed to the pandemic have no loved ones who are willing to step forward to claim the bodies.
S. Korea unveils 3-month plan to exit pandemic
The country will open up in three phases, with the first beginning on Nov 1
India on alert as ‘Delta Plus’ variant detected
The new variant is being detected in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Hà Nội still faces high risks of Covid-19 outbreaks: expert
Trần Đắc Phu, senior expert of the Việt Nam Public Health Emergency Operation Centre, said the chances of further clusters emerging are increased as more migrant workers…
Covid-19 cases drop by 75% in two months
The country has so far conducted over 20 million tests of Covid-19.
The uncertain reopening of Bhutanese tourism
More than the number of international tourists visiting the country every year, the idea is to promote tourism in a sustainable manner to meet the needs of the present tourists…
Philippines back to low-risk status for COVID-19
With around 5,000 average daily cases reported last week, new Covid-19 infections have been on a decline at the national level and in most regions.
Singapore to donate $8m of medical supplies to Asean stockpile for public health emergencies
To help with swift and equitable distribution of Covid-19 vaccines within the region, Singapore is also ramping up cold chain logistics services and expanding vaccine…
AstraZeneca to supply Thailand with another 60 million doses in 2022
AstraZeneca said its existing deal to supply 61 million doses by the end of 2021 remains in place. To date, 24.6 million doses have been delivered in 2021, including eight million…