No PCR tests for inbound travellers to South Korea from Oct 8
Travelers who want to take a PCR test can still take it for free within three days of their arrival.
New Covid-19 cases under 30,000 for 3rd day amid waning virus wave in South Korea
The latest virus wave, triggered by the spread of a highly contagious omicron variant, has been on a decline since mid-August.
Hong Kong to push reopening unless new variant emerges
The Secretary for Health said that the government is looking at the data and easing of measures will be done “cautiously, safely and smoothly”.
South Korea’s ruling party calls for end to PCR tests for arrivals
Vice-minister of Health and Welfare Lee Ki-il said the government will seek disease control measures in a “flexible” manner as the spread of the virus is subsiding,
Masks no longer a must on flights from Malaysia
However, the health ministry would still advise high-risk individuals to continue masking up on flights.
Over 20,000 vaccination exemption certificates to be invalid in Hong Kong
The doctors are accused of abusing their power to issue the documents and failing to provide proper medical consultation to patients.
Simplified pandemic reporting system begins in Japan
However, 11 prefectures will continue to monitor the health of low-risk coronavirus patients who fall outside the scope of the simplified system.
HK’s LeaveHomeSafe app now stores companions’ vaccine passes
The update is to facilitate the new Vaccine Pass arrangement, aiming to boost the vaccination rate and strengthen people’s immunity barrier, among others.
Japan to discontinue Covid-19 testing on arrival in principle
Japan will instead ask for either a certificate showing they have received their third Covid-19 vaccine shot, or a negative result of a test taken within 72 hours before departure.
Japan to recognise China-made jabs when visa-free travel restarts on Oct 11
This marks a key change from the current regime that recognises all Covid-19 vaccines on the World Health Organisation's emergency use list except China-made vaccines.