Hong Kong shortens Covid-19 isolation, eases testing for travellers
The existing social-distancing measures and mask mandate in public places will remain in place until Dec 28.
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Photography exhibition on Asia’s new normal to open Friday in Hong Kong
The exhibition has attracted 179 photographers from 18 countries, with 1,175 images submitted.
S. Korea’s new COVID-19 cases over 60,000 for fourth day as virus continues to spread
The increase comes even as the government mulls adjusting the indoor mask mandate.
China makes Covid quarantine voluntary
The internet link of the circular was widely shared on social media and triggered a surge in search volume for air tickets on various travel booking websites.
China’s hopes of looser Covid rules sets off rush for fever drugs
Given sentiments, authorities across the country have warned of tight supplies and price gouging from retailers in recent days.
Negative test results, health code generally no longer required
The new guidelines will also apply to people who travel to other regions of China.
Korea may lift indoor mask mandate in January
The new rules will unlikely be applied to all buildings and facilities, so wearing a mask inside would remain in place for high-risk environments.
Beijing reinstates dining-in, reopens gyms in widest Covid-19 easing measures yet
The new rules allow gyms and bars to reopen, restaurants to resume dining-in, and people no longer need to show proof of negative Covid-19 tests in even more venues.
Pandemic causing delays in pilot training, staff shortages in Japan
School closures followed the declaration of a state of emergency in the spring of 2020 and class suspensions followed.
More Chinese cities optimize Covid control measures
The changes cover nucleic acid testing, travel, buying medication and the treatment of COVID patients.