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The number of daily Covid-19 cases in South Korea exceeds 8,000 for the first timeThe number of daily Covid-19 cases in South Korea exceeds 8,000 for the first time

The number of daily Covid-19 cases in South Korea exceeds 8,000 for the first time

South Korea - Today, the daily total number of new coronavirus cases in South Korea surpassed 8,000 for the first time,…

January 25, 2022
MOH official: Impending Omicron wave might result in up to 15,000 cases per day in SingaporeMOH official: Impending Omicron wave might result in up to 15,000 cases per day in Singapore

MOH official: Impending Omicron wave might result in up to 15,000 cases per day in Singapore

Singapore - The impending Omicron wave in Singapore might reach 15,000 cases per day, which is many times higher than…

January 17, 2022
As the Omicron wave approaches, South Korea to distribute Pfizer Covid-19 pillsAs the Omicron wave approaches, South Korea to distribute Pfizer Covid-19 pills

As the Omicron wave approaches, South Korea to distribute Pfizer Covid-19 pills

South Korea - As worry grows over the development of the extremely contagious Omicron variant, South Korea will begin treating coronavirus…

January 15, 2022
Muhyiddin did ‘umrah’ in March of last year despite not being fully vaccinatedMuhyiddin did ‘umrah’ in March of last year despite not being fully vaccinated

Muhyiddin did ‘umrah’ in March of last year despite not being fully vaccinated

Malaysia - Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's aide said the former prime minister did "umrah" in March 2021 without a complete…

January 15, 2022
No major adverse effects recorded in Singaporean children immunized against Covid-19No major adverse effects recorded in Singaporean children immunized against Covid-19

No major adverse effects recorded in Singaporean children immunized against Covid-19

Singapore - According to Dr Janil Puthucheary, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has not received any reports of significant adverse…

January 12, 2022
Philippines’ president, has warned to imprison those who have not been vaccinatedPhilippines’ president, has warned to imprison those who have not been vaccinated

Philippines’ president, has warned to imprison those who have not been vaccinated

Philippines - As infections reached a three-month high, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announced yesterday that individuals who have not received…

January 7, 2022
30,000 daily Covid-19 cases by March if Omicron surge isn’t controlled30,000 daily Covid-19 cases by March if Omicron surge isn’t controlled

30,000 daily Covid-19 cases by March if Omicron surge isn’t controlled

Malaysia - According to Khairy Jamaluddin, a Susceptible-Exposed-Infected-Recovered (SEIR) epidemiological prediction model forecasts that if the rate of infection (R0)…

January 7, 2022
Thailand suggests booster shots due to Omicron outbreakThailand suggests booster shots due to Omicron outbreak

Thailand suggests booster shots due to Omicron outbreak

Thailand - Following a reported increase in cases of the extremely infectious Omicron coronavirus variant during the holiday season, Thailand's…

January 5, 2022
As New Year’s tourists travel throughout the nation, Japan prepares for Omicron spreadAs New Year’s tourists travel throughout the nation, Japan prepares for Omicron spread

As New Year’s tourists travel throughout the nation, Japan prepares for Omicron spread

Japan - As the New Year's festivities begin,  Japan prepared for a predicted resurgence in coronavirus infections as roads and…

December 30, 2021
Duterte Acknowledges Conciliatory Sentiment from World BankDuterte Acknowledges Conciliatory Sentiment from World Bank

Duterte Acknowledges Conciliatory Sentiment from World Bank

Surprisingly, President Duterte has acknowledged the expression of remorse of the World Bank (WB) over reports showing the lackluster showing…

July 14, 2021