Vietnam pushes for greater Covid-19 vaccine coverage
Statistics from the health ministry show that 52.8 per cent of the country’s Coivd-19 deaths were unvaccinated, with 29.8 per cent had only one or two doses.
All Thais can still get free Covid-19 treatment despite move to endemic
A government spokesperson also said that anyone in an at-risk group can order free Covid-19 antigen tests via the Pao Tang app to pick up at a pharmacy near their home.
South Korea’s Covid-19 cases rebound, raise concerns over summer surge
The government explained that waning vaccine immunity and increasing social interactions following eased social distancing rules are fueling the number of daily COVID-19 cases…
Asia-Pacific WHO chief lauds Cambodia’s Covid-19 endeavours
WHO Regional Director for Western Pacific Takeshi Kasai extended his congratulations during a courtesy call with Prime Minister Hun Sen at the Peace Palace.
Philippines logs 1,309 Covid-19 infections, highest in 4 months
Metro Manila continued to lead with the highest number of infections per region in the last two weeks with 4,529 cases.
North Korea blames ‘alien things’ near border for Covid-19 outbreak
Defectors and activists in South Korea had for decades flown balloons carrying leaflets and humanitarian aid across the border.
Covid-19 outbreak turned focus the world over to telemedicine
An expert advised that providers and patients need to recognise this important paradigm shift in healthcare delivery as it has evolved.
Korea approves 1st homegrown Covid-19 vaccine
The government on June 29 announced the approval of SKYCovione, which has been authorised for two administrations with a four-week interval on people aged 18 or older.
Omicron sub-variants driving up cases in parts of the world: Who’s affected and why
New studies suggest these sub-variants are not repelled by previous infections or Covid-19 vaccines, which is why they have become the dominant strains.
Covid-19 app used by Indonesia to keep tabs on cooking oil distribution
The app, PeduliLindungi, is to limit purchases of bulk cooking oil in a day for each person, verified through the buyer’s single identity number registered in the system.