Covid-19 oral drugs prescribed in Hong Kong are safe, effective: Government
The government has procured and stockpiled sufficient oral drugs and adjusted the number of courses that private doctors can place a request.
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Covid-19 cases plateauing: Philippines Department of Health
Health-care utilisation rates, as well as severe and critical cases also remained at low risk.
At last, an end to Covid-19 emergency in South Korea
For many South Koreans who are already living near-normal lives, the emergency ending will not mean drastic changes.
Covid-19 infection waning, but vaccinations still crucial: S’pore Health minister
But the country’s population resilience has strengthened due to vaccinations, boosters to keep them updated and recovery from infections, said Mr Ong.
Experts urge prudence in Indonesia’s plan to end Covid-19 emergency status
Some health experts urged the government to proceed with caution, fearing that the public might end up completely disregarding the threat of Covid-19.
Covid-19 positivity rate rises in Metro Manila, nationwide
Metro Manila’s positivity rate is almost five percent higher than the 19.7 per cent recorded on May 2, while the current nationwide rate jumped by 5.2 per cent from 17.2 per…
Covid-19 downgrade sows confusion about doctor visits in Japan
A wider range of medical institutions are now allowed to treat affected patients, with medical exams also left to the discretions of individuals.
Indonesia’s Health Ministry to prepare transition to end Covid-19 emergency status
The ministry had consulted with the WHO director-general and the WHO team on how Indonesia should prepare for a pandemic-transition period.
Vigilance still needed against Covid-19: Expert
Referring to the change in emergency health status, he said, "It only means humans have the capability to control the danger posed by Covid."
Japan lowers Covid-19 categorisation to that of seasonal influenza
Covid-19 has been placed in a special category of “new types of influenza and other infectious diseases”.