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Do not turn the page on Covid-19: We are not there yet

The writers say we are, almost certainly, setting ourselves up for more emerging variants, undetected spread, severe disease and fatal outcomes.

Official estimates show that the tax-related measures alone can reduce the financial burden by 140 billion yuan this year.

The financial hub has put half the city under lockdown amid a surge in Covid-19 cases.

Immigration services are back to their pre-pandemic strength, in anticipation of large crowds as Malaysia reopens its borders.

9.7 per cent of all the recorded deaths from Jan to Dec 2021 were due to Covid-19.

The writer says the authorities should wait for several months before deciding on a possible transition to an endemic phase.

Some F&B outlets also saw better business as up to 10 fully vaccinated people could dine together in groups.

Livestreaming and emerging metaverse technology have made attendance possible, even for those actively infected with Covid-19.

The noticed incidents were majorly related to Covid-19 related medical products, such as vaccines, Covid test kits and masks.

Reforming the global health architecture is one of the three priorities set out by Indonesia as part of its G20 presidency.