Medical specialists warn of another Covid-19 wave
Another surge followed by a lockdown will be the last nail on the coffin of an already battered economy.
Thailand to allow quarantine-free travel from 46 countries from Nov 1: PM Prayut
Passengers must be fully vaccinated and should have tested negative for Covid-19 prior to arrival.
India crosses historic 1 billion vaccination landmark
Officials said an average of 3.8 million jabs were administered daily over the past few weeks.
Russia reports COVID-19 variant believed to be more contagious than Delta
It is possible that the AY.4.2 variant will spread widely and replace the Delta variant eventually, the report said.
What is the ‘delta plus’ variant of the coronavirus?
Scientists are monitoring the delta-related variant — known as AY.4.2. — to see if it might spread more easily or be more deadly.
Vaccine access widening gap between Asia’s advanced and developing economies: IMF
The Fund called for a broader and faster vaccine roll-out as it warned of the growing gap between advanced and developing economies.
India delays Covid vaccine supplies to Covax
Delayed supplies to Covax could disrupt inoculation drives in many African nations that rely on it for vaccine supplies.
China pledges additional 2 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Nepal
Foreign ministers of the two countries also discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, trade and commerce and border management, during their phone conversation.
Is Molnupiravir the magic medicine to treat Covid-19 infections?
An interim analysis shows it has highly significant benefits but clinical trails have not been completed as yet.
Korea-Singapore travel bubble: Tourists, business travelers look forward to return to normal
Both the government and travel industry are expecting a resurgence in inbound travel, mainly as travelers from Singapore seek to visit South Korea.