South Korea Covid-19 surge slowing, but hospitalizations at all-time high
Infectious disease professor Dr. Kim Woo-joo of Korea University said it remains to be seen whether the post-reopening surge is subsiding.
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Việt Nam outperforms regional countries in Covid-19 vaccinations
In Asia, Việt Nam's vaccination speed and quantity are higher than that of Thailand, Laos, Philippines, India and Indonesia.
S’pore’s vaccination drive one year on: 87% fully vaccinated, 39% with booster
Singapore has one of the highest rates of fully vaccinated people in the world, according to the Our World in Data project.
Delhi records highest number of Covid-19 fresh cases since June 4
The number of fatalities caused by the coronavirus in December is the highest so far in four months.
75 cases of Omicron variant confirmed so far in Pakistan: Health institute
Pakistan reported its first suspected case of the Omicron variant on December 8.
Makes sense to live with Omicron and treat it as no different from other variants: Experts
With Omicron's higher transmissibility, it is likely that the Omicron wave would lead to more infections compared with the Delta wave.
China’s Xi’an marks first week of lockdown as Covid-19 cases persist
Since Monday, the Xi'an government has stopped granting permission to people seeking to leave their homes to buy essentials.
Delhi comes under night curfew, with some exemptions allowed
Officials indicated that no relaxation in the curfew would be permitted during the final days of the year.
UK, US, Japan among countries to accept Việt Nam’s vaccination certificates
80 other partners, including India and Canada, have agreed in principle with the recognition.
Only vaccinated against Covid-19 should attend holiday parties: Davao doctor
The Southern Philippines Medical Center medical chief said this would help prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed by severe cases.