Health WHO switches to Greek alphabet for virus variant names COVID-19 variants are to be known by letters of the Greek alphabet to avoid… The Online Citizen1 June 2021
Health Malaysia Malaysiaa Malaysia imposes lockdown as Southeast Asia battles virus surge Malaysia imposed a tough nationwide lockdown on Tuesday to battle a worsening… The Online Citizen1 June 2021
Asia Health Travel Vietnam to suspend incoming international flights to Hanoi over COVID The international airport of Vietnam’s capital will suspend inbound flights from abroad… The Online Citizen31 May 2021
China Health China limits travel in most populous province over COVID-19 cases Chinese authorities imposed fresh travel limits, cancelled flights and tested thousands of… The Online Citizen31 May 2021
Health DIY COVID-19 test kits may be available in pharmacies soon to speed up testing efforts: PM Lee Members of the public may soon be able to purchase do-it-yourself (DIY)… The Online Citizen31 May 2021
Health 23 new cases of COVID-19 infection in S’pore; 3 out of 16 community cases unlinked As of Monday noon (31 May), the Ministry of Health (MOH) has… The Online Citizen31 May 2021
Health International Palau records first coronavirus case but says no infection risk The remote Pacific nation of Palau reported its first confirmed coronavirus case… The Online Citizen31 May 2021
Asia Health Japan Sports Tokyo Olympics fans to need vaccination or virus test: report Tokyo Olympics fans may have to be vaccinated or test negative for… The Online Citizen31 May 2021
China Health Why scientists are concerned about leaks at biolabs The theory that COVID-19 might be the result of scientific experiments has… The Online Citizen30 May 2021
Asia Health Vietnam discovers new hybrid virus variant Vietnam has discovered a new COVID-19 variant which spreads quickly by air… The Online Citizen30 May 2021