Indonesia imposes travel ban over Omicron threat, experts say more needed
Scientists fear mutations could make Omicron more infectious and render certain treatments and immune defenses less effective.
For many SG-MY VTL-Land users, it’s all about family… and food
Travellers allowed to take part in this scheme are Malaysia and Singapore citizens and permanent residents, as well as holders of Malaysia and Singapore long-term passes.
Covid-19 contributed to more clinical waste in Malaysia last year
The quantity of clinical waste generated in 2020 rose 18.1% to 39,883.32 metric tonnes compared to 33,756.99 metric tonnes in 2019.
Moderna says vaccines likely less effective against Omicron
Vaccine resistance could lead to more sickness and hospitalisations and prolong the pandemic.
Do Covid-19 vaccines work against Omicron? 5 things to know
In order to differentiate between a Delta infection and an Omicron infection, the authorities are relying on a specific polymerase chain reaction test.
WHO backs Vietnam’s proposal to become regional hub for vaccine manufacturing
WHO was responding to a request from Vietnam to help the country become a hub for m-RNA vaccine technology transfer and a vaccine production base for the Western Pacific region
Patients with Omicron Covid-19 variant showing ‘very mild’ symptoms: South African doctor
The news of the new variant emerging from South Africa prompted a swift reaction from several countries.
S. Korea to closely monitor financial markets amid worries over omicron-sparked volatility
First vice-finance Minister Lee Eog-weon also urged people to stay calm.
Coronavirus pandemic to cost global tourism $2.7 trillion in 2021: UN
While international tourism has taken a hit from the outbreak of disease in the past, the coronavirus is unprecedented in its geographical spread.
Tourists refusing to mind their Covid-19 manners will be fined, warns CCSA
Since Thailand reopened provinces to vaccinated foreign tourists, it has been reported that some have blatantly ignored mandatory measures.