Thailand detects first case of Omicron variant
Thailand banned travellers from eight African countries including Botswana, Eswatini, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Omicron v. delta: Battle of coronavirus mutants is critical
Many critical questions about omicron remain unanswered, including whether the virus causes milder or more severe illness.
Kishida vows utmost efforts to tackle omicron in policy speech
To reopen the economy and resume social activities, Kishida said preparations are underway for a new Go To Travel tourism promotion.
Kishida confident in moving boldly against the coronavirus
Learning lessons from previous cabinets, the Kishida Cabinet has made clear its stance of going on the offensive.
Korea puts reopening plans into reverse as cases soar, omicron spreads
With record daily figures, the country is set to go into toughened social distancing measures for four weeks.
Omicron variant may have picked up a piece of common-cold virus
More research is needed to confirm the origins of Omicron's mutations and their effects on function and transmissibility.
Extreme vaccine discrimination risks leaving Africa behind
One in 15 Africans has been fully vaccinated, against nearly 70 percent in the G7 group of richer nations.
Better biosurveillance, genome sequencing capabilities needed amid Omicron threat: Senator
He also said that the public should remain vigilant and not be complacent as more Omicron variant cases are being detected in other countries.
Korea to stick to expanding ‘vaccine pass’ to youths
Those who have not been fully vaccinated will have to show a recent negative Covid-19 test result for entry to private cram schools and cinemas.
Taiwan purchases 5 million AZ vaccines for booster shots
The Covid-19 vaccines had been purchased in November and will arrive in batches starting in 2022.