Beijing’s vaccine reversal show competition between national and municipal govts
Beijing said last week those who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 would not be allowed into certain crowded spaces.
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Mandatory Covid-19 booster shots not yet necessary: Philippine Dept of Health
“In the past we were able to improve and increase our vaccination efforts by implementing different nudges, which we have been doing”, said Health Undersecretary Vergeire.
‘Flurona’: Possible to contract double whammy of Covid-19 and influenza
A doctor said that co-infection of Covid-19 and influenza could cause complications in diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
No quarantine but rapid tests required for unvaccinated entering Cambodia
Fully vaccinated inbound passengers have been exempted from Covid-19 rapid antigen tests upon arrival since March.
Metro Manila’s Covid-19 positivity jumps to 10.9%; hike recorded in 18 other areas
The Department of Health said the current Covid-19 positivity rate nationwide is at 6.8 per cent.
Macau shuts all its casinos in race to curb Covid-19 spread
The city’s 30-plus casinos, along with other non-essential businesses will shut for one week and people were ordered to stay at home.
Citing low booster uptake, Nepal may not seek immediate supply of Pfizer doses
The administration of the booster shot has not increased despite an increase in Covid-19 cases of late.
Crowds throng malls, parks during the public holiday despite Covid-19 wave
Singapore has been experiencing a spike in Covid-19 cases, with numbers soaring to as high as 11,504 cases on June 28.
HK to distribute 290,000 RAT kits as virus found in sewage
The test kits will be distributed in areas with positive sewage testing results.
Shanghai shuts KTV bars in wake of virus
The karaoke bar and a board game room that were linked to 24 locally transmitted Covid-19 cases, had their licences revoked for failing to implement disease prevention protocols.