Singapore closed its borders, strict measures were implemented, and many economic and social activities were halted to contain the virus when the vaccine hadn’t been invented.
Observers around the country are able to focus more comfortably on fasting and prayers as they are no longer worried about Covid-19 transmission or spread.
To ensure the safety of staff and visitors, however, the Kamay ni Hesus shrine requires that all guests of 18 years and above present their vaccination cards.
The Indian ambassador to Cambodia said the provision of the vaccines was a gesture of India’s goodwill and its push for practical cooperation to end the Covid-19 pandemic.
The World Health Organisation said it had begun investigating to assess their impact on their immunity to existing vaccines, as mutations affect their rate of contagion.
The new variant is a recombinant of two omicron subvariants prevalent in Japan and was first detected in the United Kingdom in January this year.
Health authorities, however, warn that the government could still reinstate social distancing measures if a new variant of the virus emerges in the country.
Among the imported cases was a passenger flight that arrived in Hong Kong from Dubai via Bangkok on April 10, with three passengers who tested positive upon arrival.
Restaurants partaking in the initiative include KFC and McDonald’s, each providing meals to frontline workers, community volunteers, and the children of the affected.
The need to digitize after the pandemic hit had led to growth in various companies and strengthened their operations.