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Why are few people in Hong Kong receiving COVID shots?
Hong Kong will scrap its mandatory isolation rule for people infected with COVID-19 starting 30 January as part of its strategy to return the semi-autonomous Chinese city to normalcy
US proposes once-a-year COVID shots for most Americans
While more than 80% of the US population has had at least one vaccine dose, only 16% of those eligible have received the latest boosters authorized in August
Will lift more Covid curbs after Lunar New Year, says Hong Kong health minister
Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau says curbs easing to go ahead despite expected surge in cases after holiday, arguing city has strong immunity levels to combat virus
Year of COVID-19? Will the Lunar New Year trigger another spike in China?
It is expected that the Lunar New Year holiday travel rush – known as Chunyun – can drive a new wave of infections in China, especially in its vulnerable countryside. Last week, Xi Jinping also acknowledged concerns about a COVID-19 spike in rural China
Japan to lower COVID-19 to flu status, further easing rules
The planned change would mark a major turning point in Japan’s COVID-19 policy toward normalizing social and economic activities
As Hong Kong scraps mandatory isolation for Covid patients, businesses want more done to revive tourism
Hong Kong will scrap its mandatory isolation rule for people infected with COVID-19 starting 30 January as part of its strategy to return the semi-autonomous Chinese city to normalcy
Lunar New Year rush starts in China after virus rules lifted
The Chinese government expects over 2.1 billion journeys to be made during a 40-day travel period around New Year’s Day
Coronavirus in China: 'Funding issues won’t stand in the way of medical treatment,' says government
Infection numbers now appear to be falling based on a decline in the number of patients visiting fever clinics
Germany to scrap mask mandate in long-distance transport
Masks remain mandatory in doctors’ practices, while masks and negative tests are still required to enter hospitals and nursing homes
Explained: Why China's COVID surge isn't a threat to other nations
Majority of nations currently have high immunity and protection against severe disease and death from COVID, in contrast to China at the beginning of this wave
The ‘Next Big One’: Will the new XBB.1.5 variant, dominating the US, lead to fresh waves in other countries?
The new Omicron variant XBB.1.5 is spreading fast in the US and is responsible for 40 per cent of COVID-19 cases. The most contagious version of the virus yet, it has raised fear of fresh surges in other countries
Viral: Amid COVID-19 surge in China, nurses break down in hospital after 15 hours shift
Honestly, the state shown in the video is nothing less than the nightmare that India faced in 2020
China: 70% of Shanghai residents may be Covid-19 positive, says top doctor
Covid-19 infections spiked across China last month after years of draconian Zero Covid restrictions with little warning or preparation and quickly filled hospitals and cremation grounds
New coronavirus variant Omicron XBB.1.5 stalks US
This Covid-19 variant is being said to be even more dangerous than the previous variant. According to The Hill Sighting Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the risk of new Coronavirus variant Omicron XBB.1.5 is increasing
Explained: How severe is China's COVID-19 outbreak?
In the absence of credible information from the Chinese government, determining the size and severity of the COVID-19 surge is a big scientific guessing game. Scientists from all over the world are looking for clues about the outbreak
Welcome Carpet or No Entry? How countries are divided on China's decision to restart international travel
While many countries, including France and Thailand, have welcomed Beijing's move to lift restrictions on its citizens travelling overseas, some foreign governments are wary of the expected influx of Chinese travellers amid a COVID surge there
Italy to screen all arrivals from China from COVID
Coronavirus infections have surged in China as it unwinds hardline controls that had torpedoed the economy and sparked nationwide protests
India to make negative COVID test mandatory for passengers from China, 5 other places: Report
As the government tightens COVID-19-related guidelines, the filling up of 'air suvidha' forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international passengers from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore
39 international flyers test COVID positive: Should India worry about a new wave?
Officials have said the next 40 days are going to be crucial as to whether the country will see a surge in coronavirus cases. However, several health experts believe that Omicron's BF.7 variant can't pose a threat to India
No Entry: Which countries are restricting entry of Chinese flyers as Beijing lifts COVID curbs?
As China reopens its borders for outbound travel, the international community has expressed concerns about the COVID surge in the Asian country. India and Japan have made it compulsory for flyers to produce coronavirus negative tests, while Malaysia has set up additional tracking and surveillance me