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Virus lockdown extended for Australia’s capital

14/09/2021

UK to vaccinate over 12s against COVID

14/09/2021

No need for a vaccine third jab booster: study

New Zealand extends lockdown in virus-hit Auckland

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MOH to expand COVID-19 home recovery scheme to more fully vaccinated people – netizens call it the “worst policy ever”

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that it will expand home recovery as the default care management protocol for...

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Philippines ‘learning crisis’ as kids face second year of remote schooling

Classrooms in the Philippines were silent Monday as millions of school children hunkered down at home for a second year...

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Bangkok to reopen for vaccinated tourists in October

10/09/2021

Thailand plans to reopen Bangkok to fully vaccinated visitors in October, officials said on Friday, as the kingdom seeks to...

“Mental health is inherently political”: From poverty to racial discrimination, Malaysian youth-led collective examines systemic factors contributing to heightened suicide risk

by Danisha Hakeem

10/09/2021

This article contains material on suicide and mental health issues. Readers' discretion is advised. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA -- Discussions on...

‘Mu’ COVID variant potentially of concern: EU agency

The European Medicines Agency said on Thursday that a coronavirus variant known as "Mu" could be cause for concern, although...

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Ho Ching says daily case breakdown of unlinked cases “still relevant” to be reported

by Aldgra F.

While Health Minister Ong Ye Kung has earlier noted that the number of unlinked cases is “not as relevant as...

MOH’s rebuttal statement confirms prevalence of more transmissible B.1.617.2 variant in S’pore

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Netizens think Govt hiding info from public as MOH’s new report format no longer include number of linked/unlinked cases

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced a revamp of its daily COVID-19 reports on Wednesday (8 Sep), noting that...

China pledges 300,000 vaccine doses for UN peacekeepers

WHO urges COVID vaccine booster moratorium until 2022

The World Health Organization called on Wednesday for countries to avoid giving out extra COVID jabs until year-end, pointing to...

MOM: Employers hiring transferred migrant domestic helpers should share costs of SHN stay, COVID-19 tests

08/09/2021

Employers hiring transferred migrant domestic helpers (MDW) should share costs of the workers' Stay-Home Notice (SHN) stays at a dedicated...

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India restricts religious festivals over new COVID surge fears