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.
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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.
Japanese police wary of anti-vaccination group Yamato Q
According to investigative sources, Yamato Q was established around December 2021. On social media, the group claims that it “aims to protect children’s lives from Covid-19…
High-tech equipment used in China’s Covid-19 fight
Application of such high-tech products can help enhance epidemic control capability in terms of research, innovating treatment models, improving service efficiency, among others.
Economists propose scrapping Covid-19 tests for int’l visitors, more attractive visa policies
Without the removal of these requirements, international tourists would pivot to other destinations with more convenient and relaxed entry protocols than Vietnam.
Beijing cluster linked to overseas mail
Investigations found that the first victim of the current cluster, who had no travel history, was exposed to international mail from time to time, as part of her work.
Hong Kong sees record 26,026 new COVID-19 cases, 83 deaths
A health official said infections were expected to continue to rise as the city grapples with its worst coronavirus outbreak.
Thailand aims to declare Covid-19 an endemic in four months
The decision is based on findings that the new Covid-19 strain was less virulent, although the number of new cases was increasing fast.
COVAX vaccine supply outstrips demand for first time
The global project to share COVID-19 vaccines is struggling to place more than 300 million doses in the latest sign the problem is now more about demand than supply.
Virus-hit Hong Kong invokes emergency powers to allow in China medics
Hong Kong authorities have followed a zero-Covid strategy similar to mainland China that kept infections mostly at bay but they were caught flat-footed when the highly infectious…