Hong Kong logs 10,683 Covid cases, new hospital cluster detected
Among the infected, three male patients, aged 64 to 83, and a staff member at the medical ward of Yan Chai Hospital in Tsuen Wan were confirmed to be infected with the virus.
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South Korea to start taking reservations for homegrown Covid-19 vaccine
The Covid-19 boosters tailored for BA.1 are expected to arrive in October, according to the government, and will be available first for those in high-risk groups.
China keeps shadow of long Covid at bay
Most Covid-19 patients who experience mild symptoms will make a full recovery with no lingering symptoms, says a respiratory doctor, while in others, it may cause complications.
Japan gives green light to non-guided package tours
These measures have been cheered as a positive step in Japan’s reopening to tourism, with the country still lagging behind most of the world in easing Covid-19 border controls.
Lee to attend border-reopening talks with Guangdong officials
He hopes the meeting will promote the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, while the two sides can reach a consensus on free travel.
Japan to accelerate rollout of new Covid booster shots
The official decision will be made after deliberations by an expert panel and approval of the new vaccines by the health ministry.
90% jab rate needed for full-day secondary classes: Hong Kong government
The Education Bureau said it hopes that all schools encourage their students and staff to undergo rapid tests to ensure a safe and smooth school opening.
Shenzhen shuts electronics market to fight Covid-19 outbreak
Local community officials confirmed the closure, while three people working there said building managers had told them to work from home.
Declining Covid-19 cases no reason to relax protocols in Philippines: Expert
Dr Rontgene Solante has warned the recent findings of 139 cases of the BA.5 subvariant out of 147 Covid-19 Omicron variant cases, could reverse the declining trend.
Covid-19 booster now mandatory for domestic travel in Indonesia
While Indonesia has continued to normalise travel, getting a booster shot was previously not a requirement, as people were able to produce negative Covid-19 test results.