Human development set back five years by Covid19, other crises: UN report
The report argues that an unprecedented array of crises, chief among them Covid-19 pandemic, have fueled a global wave of uncertainty.
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Viet Nam issues new rules on facemasks in new normal
Under the new rules, medical face masks are not mandatory in crowded outdoor places with the exception of orange zones and red zones.
Masks can come off indoors now: Malaysia Govt.
However, property owners have the discretion to enforce a face mask requirement on visitors.
Face mask to be optional in Philippines when outdoors
Secretary of Health Vergeire, who earlier criticised the Cebu City government’s policy, said face masks would still be a must in public transportation.
More than 50% of Thais have Covid-19 immunity after previous infection
However, an expert urged the government to vaccinate more people, especially those in vulnerable groups, as only 40 per cent of Thais had received their third jab.
‘Reverse quarantine’ talks with mainland continuing: Hong Kong chief executive
The talk included the criteria of virus tests, implementation of a “closed-loop” arrangement for those under reverse quarantine, how to transport travellers under the…
‘Emerging infections are not fiction any more’: Expert on preparing for Disease X
Disease X, a new unknown disease that could cause a future epidemic, should be seen as a serious threat to drive preparedness.
End of Covid-19 aid draws disbelief Philippine economy has recovered
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno also said said that the economy has already recovered and is now back to where it was before the pandemic.
China approves world’s first inhalable Covid-19 vaccine
The dose, to be used as a booster only, is an aerosolized version of a vaccine already in use domestically and worldwide.
Instant retail brings brick-and-mortar stores back into retail game
Experts believe that instant retail has not only made buying easy and convenient for customers but also boosted small-and-medium-sized businesses across China.