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Severe Covid-19 symptoms 5 times more likely in patients who got Sinovac rather than Pfizer jab: Study

They are also more than twice as likely to be infected with Covid-19 than Pfizer vaccine recipients and almost six times more likely than those who took the Moderna vaccine.

  • Published: April 14, 20228:00 am
  • Author Wallace Woon
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Thailand cabinet nod for clinical trials on humans of plant-based Covid-19 vaccine

The Cabinet approved the project to study the immunogenicity and efficiency of plant-based Baiya Covid-19 vaccine on humans at a cost of THB211 million (approx. US$6.29 million).

  • Published: April 14, 20227:59 am
  • Author The Nation
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Covid-19 booster jabs for children in Hong Kong open for booking

A government spokesman said guardians can make online reservations for their children aged three to 11 who had already received two doses of the Sinovac vaccine for three months.

  • Published: April 14, 20227:58 am
  • Author Wang Zhan
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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.

  • Published: April 14, 20227:57 am
  • Author Im Eun-byel
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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.

  • Published: April 14, 20227:56 am
  • Author Zeng Xinlan
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Kindergarten students in Hanoi return to school

They are the last group in the capital city to resume in-person learning.

  • Published: April 14, 20227:54 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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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…

  • Published: April 13, 202210:02 am
  • Author Xinhua
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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.

  • Published: April 13, 202210:01 am
  • Author Lim Min Zhang
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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.

  • Published: April 13, 20228:31 am
  • Author May
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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.

  • Published: April 13, 20227:55 am
  • Author Delfin T. Mallari Jr.

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