Omicron’s dominance ‘days away’ in Korea
Minister of Health and Welfare Kwon Deok-cheol said internal models predicted Omicron “to assume a dominant role by this weekend.”
S. Korea’s daily Covid-19 cases surpass 5,000 for the first time in 20 days
The Omicron variant is expected to become the dominant strain this week, with the number of daily cases will increasing more quickly.
New Covid-19 case in Beijing similar to variants abroad
Lab analysis showed that the case does not belong to the same transmission chain reported in Beijing or other provinces.
Kishida Cabinet receives 66% approval rating, its highest, amid 6th wave of virus
The Kishida Cabinet is taking preemptive measures against the spread of the virus, and this seems to be the main point people approve of.
Fake Covid-19 vaccination certs offered in Malaysia for RM500
Police said that vaccine doses were thrown away before the vials were returned to the health ministry to justify issuing the certificates.
Moderna CEO says data for Omicron-specific shot likely available in March
Moderna is also developing a single vaccine that combines a booster dose against Covid-19 with its experimental flu shot.
Covid-19 virus spread slowing down in Metro Manila: Pandemic monitor
The rate of recoveries was also expected to be faster because the shorter incubation period of Omicron meant faster recuperation.
Pakistan says trial of Chinese traditional medicine for Covid-19 successful
The trials were conducted on 300 patients who were treated at home, and would work on mild to moderate Covid-19 cases.
Viet Nam surpasses 2 million Covid-19 cases
The country has confirmed 51 cases of the Omicron variant so far, all imported and quarantined on arrival.
Jakarta braces for impending ‘battle’ with Omicron
The city has already reported 720 cases of the Omicron variant, a fifth of which have occurred locally.