All schools to remain closed till Aug 25 as Sindh braces for new spell of rains
The Met office has warned that the strong weather system has been penetrating monsoon currents in the southern and upper parts of Pakistan.
Pandemic
Masks not needed in most situations as S’pore becomes Covid-19 resilient: Experts
The degree of resilience against Covid-19 present in the population means that those infected are now much less likely to experience severe disease, said an expert.
Addressing public health challenges crucial to improving quality of life: PM
The Vietnamese Prime Minister praised the health sector for maintaining the quality of health check-ups and treatment, and improving legal frameworks, among others.
Philippine schools reopen; vice-president says it’s ‘victory’ for education
With schools opening once again, “this is also a victory for all the teachers, support staff, parents… and all education stakeholders,” vice-president Sara Duterte said.
Japan PM Kishida tests positive for Covid-19
He will likely cancel his trip to Tunisia, where he was scheduled to attend the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) on Aug 27-28.
Cambodian ministry calls on public to get booster shots
Health ministry spokesperson Vandine encouraged municipal and provincial authorities, and all Covid-19 vaccine teams to give people booster shots to increase community immunity.
Hong Kong government employees to get childcare Covid jab leave
All government employees including civil servants, non-civil service contract staff and post-retirement service contract staff will benefit from the leave.
Indonesia records first case of monkeypox
The man arrived in Indonesia on Aug 8 and developed fever and rashes a week later.
Millions of Covid-19 vaccines have been wasted in South Korea: Report
The issue of vaccines going to waste is likely to continue as more are scheduled to arrive in South Korea by the end of this year.
South Korea says boosters now recommended after breakthrough Covid-19
The latest vaccine advice says boosters are recommended to all aged 18 and up, as well as clinically vulnerable children aged 12 to 17, if their last infection was three months or…