Vietnam officially introduces Covid-19 vaccine passport
The QR code-based passport will be valid for 12 months.
Cambodia PM declares end to Feb community outbreak
The announcement came as Cambodia reported zero Covid-19 death for the first time in months.
No increase in frequency of side effects after Covid-19 vaccine booster shots: HSA
Common side effects included rashes, facial swelling, chest discomfort, palpitations and fever.
Can Korea’s surveillance keep up with omicron?
Korea needs to reinforce its Covid-19 testing capacity if the country is to keep tabs on the omicron variant.
Indonesia weighs tougher curbs in response to Omicron
Further restrictions would be introduced if case figures passed the government’s threshold of 2,700 cases per day.
Omicron, a Covid-19 pandemic silver lining?
Omicron is by far the most heavily mutated variant of Covid-19 to date.
S. Korea’s critical Covid-19 cases hit fresh high
The government’s reintroduction of social distancing rules and dining curfews kicked in, and will run through Jan 2.
Shimane University, other researchers develop bio-based Covid-19 vaccine
The school said the possibility of side effects from the use of this vaccine is extremely low.
Indonesia to stick to current covid-19 curbs for Christmas, New Year holidays
The government is also planning to expand its Covid-19 booster program to members of general public next month.
Omicron discovery could delay Indonesia’s economic recovery
New studies have found that COVID-19 vaccines appear to offer significantly less protection against the Omicron variant.