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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.

  • Published: March 21, 202312:41 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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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.

  • Published: March 20, 202312:03 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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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.

  • Published: March 20, 202311:55 am
  • Author Chen Bowen
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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).

  • Published: March 16, 202312:06 pm
  • Author Wang Zhan
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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.

  • Published: March 16, 202312:05 pm
  • Author Lee Jaeeun
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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.

  • Published: March 15, 202312:33 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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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.

  • Published: March 15, 202312:31 pm
  • Author Wang Qingyun
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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.

  • Published: March 15, 202312:30 pm
  • Author Zou Shuo
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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.

  • Published: March 15, 202312:29 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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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.

  • Published: March 15, 202312:28 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun

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