Beijing to loosen more Covid-19 curbs; schools, entertainment facilities to open
The loosening comes after officials said on June 3 that the city had achieved zero new community cases in 13 out of 16 districts for seven consecutive days.
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Indonesians and tourists celebrate the end of PCR testing for travel
Before the regulation was revoked, all international travelers had to provide physical or digital evidence of a polymerase chain reaction or an antigen test.
Next Covid-19 wave could hit S’pore in July or August: Health minister
However, the country can be "quietly optimistic", said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, especially since vaccination coverage is high and mask-on rules are still in place.
Bangkok governor plans to end mandatory mask rule
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said he would also seek further relaxation of Covid rules for the capital.
Pathogens jumping to humans from animals becoming more frequent, warns WHO
As climate change contributes to rapidly changing weather conditions like drought, animals and human are changing their behaviour, including food-seeking habits.
Cambodia inks deal for locally-made Covid-19 jabs
The agreement with Chinese vaccine manufacturer Sinovac will see over 104 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines manufactured in Cambodia from 2024.
‘Revenge spending’ seen going for simple pleasures as Shanghai reopens
Though Shanghai will inevitably see retail bounce-back, it will be coming off a low baseline, with retail spending in April plummeting 48.3 percent year-on-year.
International passengers arrive smoothly as Japan eases Covid-19 border controls
From Wednesday (June 1), countries and regions have been classified into three categories — blue, yellow, red — depending on the risk of virus inflow into Japan.
Vietnam targets strategic cooperation with AstraZeneca in drug production: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chính said the group’s development strategy completely matches Vietnam’s vision and mindset on protecting public health and sustainable development.
Pubs, bars allowed to reopen as Thailand moves towards ‘endemic’ Covid-19
However, customers may be asked to show proof of vaccination, while people at risk of infection have still been advised to avoid entertainment venues.