Japan seen lagging in Covid-19 research papers
Some experts presume that this trend points to Japan’s low contribution to the international community and its declining research capacity in the field of infectious diseases.
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Asean to set up regional public health agency
The body will be similar to other public health bodies, such as the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
‘Long Covid-19’ symptoms observed in half of China’s infected populations
About 55 percent of research participants reported at least one lingering symptom two years after infection, down from 68 percent at six months after infection.
North Korea confirms Covid-19 outbreak, Kim orders lockdown
The emergency situation would not hold Pyongyang back from its nuclear ambitions, experts say.
Coordinated global response needed to meet future health emergencies: PM Modi
He also called for streamlining the WHO’s approval process for vaccines and therapeutics to keep supply chains stable and predictable.
No need for masks with 2-metre distancing outdoors: Japan govt
Wearing masks on hot and humid days raises the risk of heatstroke, the top government spokesman told a press conference.
China labels WHO remarks on ‘zero-COVID’ ‘irresponsible’
The incident marked a rare public show of friction between China and the WHO.
PM Modi to participate in global Covid-19 Summit
The summit intends to galvanise new actions to address the continued challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic and build a stronger global health security architecture.
Dropping dynamic zero-Covid approach in China could cause 1.55 million deaths: Study
The researchers predicted peak demand on intensive care units would be 15.6 times the existing capacity, causing more than 1.5 million deaths.
New Zealand fully reopens to the world in August
The controls have been hailed as world-leading by some, with New Zealand boasting one of the lowest coronavirus death rates among developed nations.