Rice terraces to reopen to tourists if Banaue hits herd immunity
Banaue is predominantly a tourist town where 98 percent of businesses rely on visitors.
Philippines, Pfizer ink deal for 20 million more Covid-19 vaccine doses
This recent purchase will be used as booster doses and for minors or new vaccine information subject to Food and Drug Administration.
Experts recommend booster dose in the light of deteriorating Covid-19 situation
Scientists are calling the B.1.1.529 variant the ‘most heavily’ mutated version of the SARS-CoV-2 virus discovered so far.
Vietnam faces severe blood shortage during pandemic
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CIHBT had to cancel or postpone 80 blood donation drives in November,
World Bank calls for vaccine equality
World Bank president David Malpass also said that inflation is problematic for people in poorer countries.
India to review decision on resumption of international flights
The government will also review the standard operating procedure on testing and surveillance of the incoming international passengers.
Amid omicron worries, Japan reinforces border control at major international airports
Arrivals at international airports including Narita, Haneda and Kansai from an Omicron infected country will have to take a detour to avoid contact with other passengers
Philippines eyes Covid-19 vaccine booster for essential workers, indigents by Dec 10
So far, the Philippines is giving out booster shots to health workers, senior citizens and persons with comorbidities.
Covid-19 measures will remain the same for New Year’s celebration: Taiwan Health Minister
Due to expert concerns that the cold weather may lead to the viral activity of Covid-19, the possibility of lifting virus-prevention restrictions is very low.
Nagpur civic body to withhold salaries of unvaccinated employees
As many as 437 people have succumbed to the Covid-19 infection in the country in the last 24 hours, taking the death toll to 4,66,584.