South Korea students experience depression, anxiety amid Covid-10 pandemic
While 27 per cent of elementary students responded they have become more depressed than compared to before the pandemic, 26.3 per cent said they have become more anxious.
Robots steal the show in Hong Kong’s anti-Covid fight
China Mobile Hong Kong teamed up with a residential community to use robots and to deliver daily necessities to people’s doorstep, significantly reducing the risk of infection.
Kindergarten students in Hanoi return to school
They are the last group in the capital city to resume in-person learning.
Pacific region respectful of China’s virus handling: S’pore PM Lee
The Singaporean Prime Minister acknowledged China’s proactivity in spreading word about the Covid-19 virus during its first outbreak, “while others like the US regret not…
Govt didn’t get every call right on Covid-19, but was prepared to revise, reverse decisions: PM Lee
Singapore closed its borders, strict measures were implemented, and many economic and social activities were halted to contain the virus when the vaccine hadn’t been invented.
Ramadan festivities return to Indonesia as most curbs eased to pre-pandemic levels
Observers around the country are able to focus more comfortably on fasting and prayers as they are no longer worried about Covid-19 transmission or spread.
Quezon shrine in Philippines for Lenten pilgrims
To ensure the safety of staff and visitors, however, the Kamay ni Hesus shrine requires that all guests of 18 years and above present their vaccination cards.
Vaccine gift shot in the arm for India-Cambodia ties
The Indian ambassador to Cambodia said the provision of the vaccines was a gesture of India’s goodwill and its push for practical cooperation to end the Covid-19 pandemic.
WHO says it is analyzing two new Omicron sub-variants
The World Health Organisation said it had begun investigating to assess their impact on their immunity to existing vaccines, as mutations affect their rate of contagion.
New Covid-19 variant causes concern over potential spread in Japan
The new variant is a recombinant of two omicron subvariants prevalent in Japan and was first detected in the United Kingdom in January this year.