Face mask to be optional in Philippines when outdoors
Secretary of Health Vergeire, who earlier criticised the Cebu City government’s policy, said face masks would still be a must in public transportation.
More than 50% of Thais have Covid-19 immunity after previous infection
However, an expert urged the government to vaccinate more people, especially those in vulnerable groups, as only 40 per cent of Thais had received their third jab.
‘Reverse quarantine’ talks with mainland continuing: Hong Kong chief executive
The talk included the criteria of virus tests, implementation of a “closed-loop” arrangement for those under reverse quarantine, how to transport travellers under the…
‘Emerging infections are not fiction any more’: Expert on preparing for Disease X
Disease X, a new unknown disease that could cause a future epidemic, should be seen as a serious threat to drive preparedness.
End of Covid-19 aid draws disbelief Philippine economy has recovered
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno also said said that the economy has already recovered and is now back to where it was before the pandemic.
China approves world’s first inhalable Covid-19 vaccine
The dose, to be used as a booster only, is an aerosolized version of a vaccine already in use domestically and worldwide.
Hong Kong logs 10,683 Covid cases, new hospital cluster detected
Among the infected, three male patients, aged 64 to 83, and a staff member at the medical ward of Yan Chai Hospital in Tsuen Wan were confirmed to be infected with the virus.
South Korea to start taking reservations for homegrown Covid-19 vaccine
The Covid-19 boosters tailored for BA.1 are expected to arrive in October, according to the government, and will be available first for those in high-risk groups.
S. Korea to lift pre-travel Covid-19 test requirement for inbound travellers
The new rule, that will take effect September 3, came after an advisory committee recommended the government lift the mandatory pre-travel polymerase chain reaction tests.
China keeps shadow of long Covid at bay
Most Covid-19 patients who experience mild symptoms will make a full recovery with no lingering symptoms, says a respiratory doctor, while in others, it may cause complications.