Philippines ‘more ready’ to face Omicron variant: Dept of Health
A spokesperson said the health agency already advised hospitals to prepare their facilities for a possible rise in coronavirus cases.
Omicron cases now make up 17% of Covid-19 infections in S’pore
The country is now stable with about 1,200 active cases over the past week compared with more than 26,000 at the peak of the last wave.
More clarity and consistency on Covid-19 self-test kits needed
The writer says there is no reason for different standards for Covid-19 self-test kits.
Philippines to do random Covid testing on MRT, LRT passengers
The move is part of an order to enforce strict health measures to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Number of Covid-19 cases in Xi’an rises to 1,573
The local government ordered a citywide lockdown on Dec 23 to rein in the spread of Covid-19.
Australia Prime Minister Morrison upbeat amid Covid-19 surge
Victoria state reported 8,577 new cases, a record for the state which eclipsed the previous peak of 7,442 on New Year’s Day.
Experts see ‘alarming’ rise in Covid-19 cases in Philippines
For the first time in over a month, new Covid-19 cases soared to 1,623, nearly double the 889 cases recorded on Wednesday (Dec 29).
Korea wants to coexist with Covid-19 in 2022
The ultimate aim of pandemic response is to bring Korea back to normal life.
Covid-19 ‘tsunami’ on cards, WHO warns
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described the Delta and Omicron variants as "twin threats".
South Korea to extend Covid-19 social restrictions for another two weeks
The government will also strengthen quarantine management, such as mandatory quarantine passes for stores.