Philippines to do random Covid testing on MRT, LRT passengers
The move is part of an order to enforce strict health measures to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Number of Covid-19 cases in Xi’an rises to 1,573
The local government ordered a citywide lockdown on Dec 23 to rein in the spread of Covid-19.
Australia Prime Minister Morrison upbeat amid Covid-19 surge
Victoria state reported 8,577 new cases, a record for the state which eclipsed the previous peak of 7,442 on New Year’s Day.
Experts see ‘alarming’ rise in Covid-19 cases in Philippines
For the first time in over a month, new Covid-19 cases soared to 1,623, nearly double the 889 cases recorded on Wednesday (Dec 29).
Korea wants to coexist with Covid-19 in 2022
The ultimate aim of pandemic response is to bring Korea back to normal life.
Covid-19 ‘tsunami’ on cards, WHO warns
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described the Delta and Omicron variants as "twin threats".
South Korea to extend Covid-19 social restrictions for another two weeks
The government will also strengthen quarantine management, such as mandatory quarantine passes for stores.
Hong Kong to consider vaccine passports: Carrie Lam
She also said that the overall vaccination rate in the city is currently only 72 percent.
Biggest surge in Covid-19 cases in Delhi since May 30
This biggest single-day increase in Covid-19 cases came to light following 71,696 tests conducted during the past 24 hours.
Covid-19 cases at record high around world, raising testing and quarantine fears
Almost 900,000 cases were detected on average each day around the world between Dec 22 and 28, 2021.