1.5 million of Philippines Covid-19 jabs expiring end of July
Only three segments of the population are currently eligible to get second boosters: medical front-liners, seniors, and the immunocompromised.
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Nepal’s Covid vaccination for 5 to 11-year-olds affected by syringe shortage
This is the second time the Covid-19 vaccination programme has been halted due to a lack of syringes.
The despair of Indonesia’s Covid-19 orphans
A recent report estimated that there are over 10 million children worldwide who have lost their parents due to the outbreak.
Covid-19 cases spike as fourth wave takes hold in Indonesia
From July 10 to July 16, the country recorded 22,684 new cases, a 27.6 percent increase from the previous week with 16,426 new cases.
Bangkok festivals did not start any Covid-19 clusters: Governor
Governor Sittipunt urged Bangkokians to not worry about infection clusters sparking, saying he will discuss the use of more prevention measures with the Public Health Ministry.
Over 180,000 Hong Kong residents take 4th virus jab, tally 3,436
Since the start of a mass inoculation program in Feb 2021, about 92.8 per cent of the eligible population in Hong Kong have taken at least one dose of the vaccine.
THB3.99 billion set aside for purchase of Favipiravir, ATK test kits
Proposed by the National Economic and Social Development Council, they are necessary to cope with the current Covid-19 situation, which is expected to worsen.
Philippine health department aims for 23 million booster shots in Bongbong Marcos’ first 100 days
So far, only 15 million people have been given booster shots.
Asia stepping up fight against more infectious Covid-19 variants
Health experts note that the current number of deaths remains relatively low, but infection numbers are expected to pick up pace in the coming weeks.
India achieves landmark of 2 billion Covid-19 Vaccinations
India’s nationwide Covid-19 vaccination program was launched on Jan 16, 2021.