Philippines fails to hit 9 million target in 3-day national Covid-19 vaccine drive
Despite not achieving its goal, Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje said the government is still “very happy” with its achievement.
‘Full-cycle’ production of Sputnik V vaccine to be set up in Việt Nam
The deal also covers the expansion of Sputnik V vaccine supply sources in Việt Nam as well as nearby countries and territories.
S. Korea to limit private gatherings to 6 in capital area, 8 elsewhere
Currently the cap is 10 people in the capital area and 12 in other regions.
Chiang Mai offers Covid-19 vaccine cocktail of choice until December 5
Since April 2021, Chiang Mai has recorded a total of 130 Covid-19 deaths, 85 per cent of whom have never received a vaccine and were in high-risk groups.
Indonesia increases mandatory quarantine period for international arrivals
The longer quarantine period was ordered by President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo.
Is Cambodia’s travel sector in for another cheerless holiday season?
The travel and tourism sector was heaving back to life as borders started to reopen, promising a festive vibe for the holidays and New Year. But Omicron and other Covid-related…
S’pore-made Acumen Diagnostics PCR kits able to detect both Omicron, Delta variants
Omicron has a large number of gene mutations that have not been reported in a single viral variant before.
Omicron in Europe before South Africa reported first cases
The new variant was found in two Dutch test samples from November 19 and 23, with one having no travel history.
Omicron variant: Things to do, and not do
Even if vaccines only reduce transmission modestly, a breakthrough case in a vaccinated individual poses less risk of transmission to others than infection in an unvaccinated and…
Pfizer vaccine usable three months after printed expiry: Health ministry, Pfizer
The new nine-month expiry date of the Pfizer vaccine is applied globally and the vaccines can still be used in all eligible people.