Pathogens jumping to humans from animals becoming more frequent, warns WHO
As climate change contributes to rapidly changing weather conditions like drought, animals and human are changing their behaviour, including food-seeking habits.
Cambodia inks deal for locally-made Covid-19 jabs
The agreement with Chinese vaccine manufacturer Sinovac will see over 104 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines manufactured in Cambodia from 2024.
‘Revenge spending’ seen going for simple pleasures as Shanghai reopens
Though Shanghai will inevitably see retail bounce-back, it will be coming off a low baseline, with retail spending in April plummeting 48.3 percent year-on-year.
International passengers arrive smoothly as Japan eases Covid-19 border controls
From Wednesday (June 1), countries and regions have been classified into three categories — blue, yellow, red — depending on the risk of virus inflow into Japan.
Vietnam targets strategic cooperation with AstraZeneca in drug production: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chính said the group’s development strategy completely matches Vietnam’s vision and mindset on protecting public health and sustainable development.
Pubs, bars allowed to reopen as Thailand moves towards ‘endemic’ Covid-19
However, customers may be asked to show proof of vaccination, while people at risk of infection have still been advised to avoid entertainment venues.
Long wait finally ends for foreign workers kept out by pandemic
The situation is particularly welcomed by the restaurant industry, which fills much of its employment needs with foreign workers, although, many other problems still persist.
After two months, a scarred Shanghai’s Covid-19 lockdown ends
Shanghai’s ordeal has come to symbolise what critics say is the unsustainability of China's adherence to a zero-Covid policy that aims to cut off every infection chain.
Long Covid means long rehab: Doctors and patients call for more support
Patients and doctors call for greater awareness of this condition, which can affect one's personal life and workplace performance for the six months or more it takes for…
Thousands quarantined after Beijing man breaks Covid-19 rules
After failing to follow the requirement to isolate, the man and his wife later tested positive for Covid-19 infection, prompting authorities to lock down 5,000 of their neighbours…