All Covid restrictions for inbound travellers to Cambodia lifted
Travellers will still be required to have their temperatures taken when arriving at border crossings.
Covid-19 pandemic will soon be declared over: Jokowi
However, he warned that the improvement in the Covid-19 situation would not automatically translate into better economic conditions.
South Korea’s 1st homegrown Covid-19 vaccine maker underlines global partnership
Seoul-based International Vaccine Institute, SK Bioscience, helped conduct the vaccine’s clinical trials across six countries, including Thailand and New Zealand.
Japan prepares for flu-Covid double whammy
In the two previous winters, there were no outbreaks of seasonal flu due to thorough infection prevention measures amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Indonesia’s BPOM approves first homegrown Covid-19 vaccine
IndoVac showed an efficacy rate of 92 per cent, with "generally mild" reported side effects and no reports of deaths linked to it in trials.
No PCR tests for inbound travellers to South Korea from Oct 8
Travelers who want to take a PCR test can still take it for free within three days of their arrival.
New Covid-19 cases under 30,000 for 3rd day amid waning virus wave in South Korea
The latest virus wave, triggered by the spread of a highly contagious omicron variant, has been on a decline since mid-August.
Hong Kong to push reopening unless new variant emerges
The Secretary for Health said that the government is looking at the data and easing of measures will be done “cautiously, safely and smoothly”.
South Korea’s ruling party calls for end to PCR tests for arrivals
Vice-minister of Health and Welfare Lee Ki-il said the government will seek disease control measures in a “flexible” manner as the spread of the virus is subsiding,
Masks no longer a must on flights from Malaysia
However, the health ministry would still advise high-risk individuals to continue masking up on flights.