Japan to lower Covid-19 classification on May 8
It is currently classified as a disease “equivalent to Category II”, but they are planning to downgrade it to Category V that includes the seasonal flu.
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Three years on, the battle is not yet over
Although there are now ways to treat and fight the Covid-19 virus, Malaysians must never let their guard down, the article states.
China says Covid-19 deaths, severe cases drop by more than 70%
A prominent government scientist has shared that 80 per cent of China’s 1.4 billion population had already been infected.
Tourists swarm Macao at Lunar New Year as virus curbs eased
Average daily visitor arrivals reached more than 51,000, a year-on-year surge of 217 percent, the government said.
413 people get Covid-19 vaccine injury payouts, over $1.8m offered to applicants
A total of $1,895,000 has been paid out or offered to applicants, The Ministry of Health shared on January 25.
Post-Covid musings: After the deluge
2022 seems to have indicated that the spiritual lessons learnt from Covid-19 have lost out to the allure and the glitter of a hardcore material world.
3 years under Covid-19
The government should not give a wrong impression that it’s time to lower our guard, reminding people of the fact that a mix of basic hygiene practices, vaccination and masking…
No mask mandate at South Korea’s schools, airports – but still on buses, trains
Indoor masking will only remain “highly recommended” by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.
3 years under Covid-19
Thanks to the continued efforts, there are signs that people are steadily getting back to a normal life.
Restrictions on Chinese tourists discriminatory, will do no good
The writer says instead of targeting tourists from China, Japan and South Korea should raise a high alert against the XBB.1.5 strain that is spreading fast in the US.