Alpha Covid variant detected in dogs, cats with severe myocarditis
UK scientists reported for the first infection spreading from the Alpha variant in cats and dogs
India reopens to foreign tourism after 20-month pandemic closure
Since last month tourists on chartered flights were granted entry and Indian authorities expanded that to arrivals on commercial flights from today (Nov 15)
Start of Malaysia’s international bubble today a lifeline
The entry of foreign tourists, the first since borders closed almost two years ago, is taking place amid warnings that Covid-19 cases may rise again
Beijing tightens entry restrictions amid virus resurgence
All those traveling into Beijing must provide negative results of nucleic acid tests taken within 48 hours before arrival and a green health code
Cambodia eyes tourists from South Korea
The Kingdom will reopen its doors to fully-jabbed international tourists in a stepwise scheme from November 30
Health workers’ strike over workload averted, but protest to continue
Hundreds of health workers will stage a protest rally Thursday
Hong Kong plans gradual reopening with mainland from December
Currently, officials are figuring out details, including the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases or the type of cases that would trigger a suspension of the scheme
Most Thais desperate to start travelling, survey finds
If there is no new wave of Covid-19 infections, then Thai tourism could recover next year, Kasikorn Research Centre said
How Molnupiravir differs from Pfizer’s Paxilovid pills
Both drugs work on reducing the viral load in the body, though Paxilovid has to be used in combination with another antiviral drug, Ritonavir
Viet Nam to resume flights to 15 countries in first quarter of 2022
Travellers from countries that have a higher vaccine coverage than Viet Nam will be allowed to enter in the first phase