Hit harder by Covid-19 than others? Experts say it may be due to genes
Each individual has an unique genetic profile, and reactions to Covid-19 can range from asymptomatic infection to severe disease.
‘Long Covid’ can occur in up to 30% of recovered patients: Thai expert
The symptoms from long Covid have been reported to last from 4 to 12 weeks after infection.
Hong Kong will not ‘lie flat’ against Covid-19: Carrie Lam
She added that resuming quarantine-free travel with the mainland and overseas remains a top priority for Hong Kong.
Philippines education department eases rules for schools to resume in-person classes
The tentative guidelines will reduce the number of conditions for applicants, and allow more schools to conduct physical classes.
Opportunities for Borneo’s tourism, hospitality industry amidst Covid-19 challenges: Experts
The panellists also said industry players should look into niche products as well as how tour and hotel operators can add value to their products and services.
Vietnam reaches mutual recognition of ‘Covid vaccine passports’ with 17 countries: Spokesperson
Vietnam has completely reopened international tourism activities since March 15, 2022, and foreign tourists can travel to the country without the need for vaccine certificates or…
Japan’s hard-hit hotels, restaurants try to utilize negative Covid-19 certificates
The government recently revised its Covid-19 policy, emphasizing the importance of booster shots or a negative test certificate in order for people to resume activities such as…
Face masks stay, says Duterte as ‘monster’ Covid-19 is mutating
He reasoned that the COVID-19 pandemic is still existing and may stay for long amid reports of new variants detected in other countries, which may eventually reach the Philippines.
Easing of Hong Kong’s Covid-19 rules gives businesses road map to normalcy
The first phase of a relaxation in Covid-19 rules will allow dine-in services in catering premises until 10 pm and public gatherings of four people, up from two, starting from…
Healthy kids under 12 not fully benefit from Covid-19 vaccines post-peak: Expert
The expert pointed out that the vaccine program for children aged 5 to 11 does not begin until March 31, where the omicron wave would be in retreat and many would have natural…