S. Korea to add 10,000 hospital beds as critical Covid-19 cases rise
If the government successfully adds hospital beds, the total number could increase to 25,000.
Philippines okays use of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to children 5-11 years old
FDA director-general Eric Domingo also assured that adverse events observed during clinical trials are mild.
Japan entry controls to stay until more known about Omicron
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida did not specify a timeline for border controls which had been briefly eased but were then reinstated.
Thailand suspends quarantine-free entry over Omicron fears
The suspension of the scheme for vaccinated foreign travellers will last until Jan 4 when the situation will be reviewed.
Final testing of Korean Covid-19 vaccine begins
Final testing of Korean Covid-19 vaccine begins
China’s antibody therapy against Covid-19 could be in use soon
Trial data found that the therapy could reduce the risk of hospitalization and death in high-risk patients by around 80 percent.
Vietnam officially introduces Covid-19 vaccine passport
The QR code-based passport will be valid for 12 months.
Cambodia PM declares end to Feb community outbreak
The announcement came as Cambodia reported zero Covid-19 death for the first time in months.
No increase in frequency of side effects after Covid-19 vaccine booster shots: HSA
Common side effects included rashes, facial swelling, chest discomfort, palpitations and fever.
Can Korea’s surveillance keep up with omicron?
Korea needs to reinforce its Covid-19 testing capacity if the country is to keep tabs on the omicron variant.