Indonesia to contribute $50 million to G-20 pandemic preparedness fund
The G-20 member states are also aiming to coordinate global health protocols, to redistribute global manufacturing and research hubs and to integrate platforms for whole genome…
Two Covid-19 Omicron sub-variants detected in Malaysia: Health Minister
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said on June 9 that this was the first time these two variants had been detected, and that so far, the risk factors remained the same.
Pandemic ‘opportunity to enact reforms’: Cambodia education minister
The goal is to resume educational activities on the same scale as prior to the pandemic but with safety considerations taken into account, according to ministry spokesperson.
South Korea removes post-travel quarantines for unvaccinated
The country’s Covid-19 travel rules were lifted as of June 8, however, it is due to announce next week whether patients with active infections to are to continue to isolate for…
‘Are you ready’: Thai PM rips off mask to launch new tourism era
The move came as Prayut stepped up to give a speech to praise the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA)’s latest report on the situation in the province.
Beijing inches closer to zero Covid-19 cases as curbs eased
Mass-testing and targeted measures such as movement restrictions and work-from-home orders in the worst affected areas helped bring the outbreak under control.
China’s consumers keep their wallets in lockdown as Covid-19 curbs ease
China is moving to spur spending that was depressed by Covid-19 curbs in some of its biggest cities, but piecemeal measures such as vouchers, subsidies for car buyers and digital…
Hong Kong’s Covid-19 curbs to stay until end-June as cases rise: Carrie Lam
She added that she is convening a meeting with experts on what other measures the government should adopt to fight the virus.
18,000 HK residents use home jab service
Having started in late April this year, Hong Kong’s home vaccination service has contacted about 190,000 people in the region, including those are yet to get vaccinated.
Duque wants Covid-19 face mask rule retained
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III has said that there is a need a need for the next administration to “build on the gains” of the outgoing one in terms of the pandemic…