SK’s new Covid-19 cases at 9-month low; govt lifts mask mandate on public transport
However, the mandate will remain in place for medical facilities, pharmacies and other infection-prone places.
WHO, advisors urge China to release all Covid-related data after new research
Access to the information was restricted “apparently to allow further data updates” by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Hainan resumes visa-free travel policy
The policy, covering tourists from 59 countries, was implemented in 2018 but had been suspended due to the pandemic since March 28, 2020.
HK tourist arrivals exceed 1m for first time since 2020
The number of visitors from the Chinese mainland rose from 67,244 in December to 1,108,653 in last month (February).
Korea to lift mask mandate for public transport from March 20
The rule mandating face masks on mass transit systems is one of the last-remaining Covid-19 restrictions in the country.
To mask or not to mask: That is the question for Japan
Government recommends wearing masks on crowded trains and buses but approaches have differed among companies.
China to resume issuing all types of foreign visas
Foreigners with valid visas which were issued before March 28, 2020 will be able to enter the country.
China’s students, teachers no longer have to wear masks at schools
However, the plans said that they can still choose to wear masks based on their health conditions.
Over 40% in Japan had Covid-19 antibodies during 8th wave
The survey found that the rate tends to be lower among elderly people than it is young people.
Japan sees facial care products sales boost as mask rules relax
This seems to show that more and more people are preparing to go maskless.