Last chance to get free Covid-19 vaccines for Malaysians
However, those who have yet to turn five between May 31 and Dec 31 and children who were infected or have parents who contracted Covid-19 recently will still have access to free…
Pandemic
Trial-project tourist tests positive for Covid-19
The infected individual entered Japan via a flight from Thailand and, complaining of a sore throat on the morning of May 30, took an antigen test, which came back positive.
North Korea touts progress in handling Covid-19, but prepares for another wave
Pyongyang also alluded to the possibility of easing curbs and lockdown measures should the country continue to see a downward trend in pandemic-related cases.
Paxlovid Covid-19 pill authorised for Cambodians 12 and over
Individuals will be able to purchase up to five courses, while pharmacies, clinics and private hospitals will be allowed to buy 10-50.
Electricity usage in Shanghai rebounds as city recovers from Covid-19 outbreak
State Grid data showed electricity consumption in the first three weeks of May had reached over 78 percent of the level of the same period last year, growing at an average weekly…
End of an era: South Korea’s pandemic leaders leave office after long battle
In Feb 2020, South Korea was one of the first countries in the world to be struck by Covid-19 after China. With no playbook to go by, these three health leaders worked from…
Foreign tourists OK’d to enter Japan from June 10
However, international flights are currently limited to five major airports, including Narita and Kansai.
Post-pandemic world becomes challenge for disaster resilience
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed said the Covid-19 pandemic and the climate crisis should change the world’s risk calculus.
Do not stereotype monkeypox cases with African photos
The writer says prejudiced stereotyping is against humanity and in today's world it is casting a shadow on the fight against the pandemic.
Hong Kong to distribute 180,000 RAT kits as virus detected in sewage
The test kits will be distributed to residents, cleaning workers, and property management staff working in areas with positive sewage testing results showing relatively high viral…