Delhi to be under night curfew as Covid-19 single-day cases rise to 290
The cumulative number of deaths caused by the virus now stood at 25,105.
Covid-19
Covid-19’s rise and fall in a year of uncertainty
With the emergence of variants, health authorities have reiterated the importance of getting vaccinated and receiving booster shots.
From Jan 15, S’pore’s unvaccinated workers not allowed to return to work
From Jan 1, only employees who are fully vaccinated or have recovered from Covid-19 within the past 180 days can return to the workplace.
Omicron cases in S’pore have not been severe, none required intensive care so far
Globally, the Omicron variant has now been detected in more than 110 countries, mainly in Africa and Europe.
South Korea approves Pfizer oral drug
The announcement came five days after the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency requested an emergency authorization of the drug.
Hospital overload: Korea orders 210 Covid-19 patients to leave ICUs
Medical groups have decried the measures as jeopardizing patient safety.
53 of 65 Omicron cases detected in Singapore as at Monday arrived via VTL
Over 90 per cent of the Omicron cases who returned via the VTL were returning Singaporeans, permanent residents and long-term residents.
Japan to offer free virus tests in areas with spread of omicron variant
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida referred to the plan as a measure to counter a possible sixth wave of infections.
Modi calls for effective contact tracing amid Omicron scare
He also said teams should be sent to assist states with low vaccination, rising cases, and insufficient health infrastructure.
Covax allocates 1.29m additional Covid-19 vaccine doses to N. Korea
The number is up from the previously known 6.83 million, including 4.7 million doses of COVAX allocated to the North last month.