Masks mandatory in Delhi again, Rs 500 fine for defying norm
Sources said schools will remain open and added that standard operating procedures would be issued after consultation with experts.
Vietnam PM urges Italy to recognise Covid-19 vaccine passport, approve EU-VN investment pact
The two leaders agreed to strengthen exchanges at all levels and continue to promote the effectiveness in implementing their 2021-23 Strategic Partnership Programme.
Stronger Covid-19 measures needed: China health commission head
Relaxing Covid-19 disease control measures will threaten to overstretch the country's unevenly distributed medical systems and hurt its large number of seniors and vulnerable…
HK govt launches new QR code for recovered Covid resident
People who download the recovery code via the online system need to provide their identity information, along with the month of discharge from the hospital or positive test…
Indonesia brushes off privacy concerns over Covid-19 app
A Health Ministry spokeswoman acknowledged the security concerns surrounding the app but assured measures had been taken to mitigate potential problems.
IMF praises India’s vaccination programme and assistance to neighbours
The IMF Managing Director also referred to an effective policy mix followed by India that was well targeted and lauded it for its contribution to the capacity development…
Nightlife outlets in S’pore reopen to cheers from patrons, operators after 2 years of Covid-19 silence
Most nightclubs had previously said they would resume operations on Wednesday (April 20).
Shanghai reports 1st deaths from current Covid-19 outbreak
According to the authorities, all three who died were elderly, had underlying diseases such as diabetes and hypertension and had not been vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Study shows 99 percent in Java have Covid-19 antibodies
Pandu Riono, an epidemiologist at the University of Indonesia, also said that the stronger antibodies may explain the faster rate at which Omicron variant infections have declined.
Hong Kong govt official urges public to take 3rd, 4th jabs
Except for children, who took BioNTech vaccines, all age groups should at least take three doses of the vaccines since the protective efficacy will reduce with time, the official…