Calls grow for Japan to ease Covid-19 border restrictions
Before the end of the month, Mr Kishida will have to make a tough call regarding whether to continue the measures.
No more temperature checks, manual recording of personal particulars from Feb 11
The senior minister of defence also said the government would have a new set of procedures for umrah travel.
Philippines palace adviser suggests trimming Covid-19 alert system to 3 levels
The alert level system currently has five levels.
Nine million Covid-19 masks to be distributed to Cambodia’s garment factory staff
The masks were given by Fast Retailing, the parent company of the Uniqlo brand in Japan.
Australia to reopen borders from Feb 21 but tourism recovery may be slow
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said entry will be allowed for all travellers who hold visas and are double-vaccinated.
Get third Covid-19 shot before March 1 or lose ‘fully vaccinated’ status: M’sia Health minister
He said this number comprised one million senior citizens aged 60 and above, and 3.5 million others who received the Sinovac vaccine.
Duterte warns unvaccinated people: ‘If you die, good riddance’
He also encouraged parents to get their children vaccinated as the government had approved the vaccination of kids aged 5 to 11.
Containing Covid-19 paramount to stabilize economy: Hong Kong financial secretary
He vowed the upcoming 2022-23 Budget will have measures to deal with the short and medium-term economic situations.
China locks down city of 3.5 million near Vietnam border
China, still sticking to a zero-Covid policy, is on high alert for any outbreaks as it hosts the Beijing Winter Olympics.
World’s Covid-19 death toll hits 5.7 million
The US has recorded the most Covid deaths with 902,266, followed by Brazil with 631,802, India 501,979 and Russia 335,414.