Coronavirus: Although some measures relaxed ministry reminds mask mandate still in place
The health ministry on Monday warned the public that the indoor mask mandate, including their use at airports, still stands except for children under 12....
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Shanghai aims to reopen more Covid-shut businesses, Beijing battles on
Shanghai will gradually begin reopening businesses such as shopping malls and hair salons in China’s financial and manufacturing hub from Monday after weeks in strict...
Covid-19 prisons for the elderly
Two years into the pandemic, the government is still keeping older adults locked down in care homes The main concern following the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak...
N.Korea reports more deaths, says taking ‘swift measures’ against Covid outbreak
North Korea said on Sunday a total of 42 people had died as the country began its fourth day under a nationwide lockdown aimed at...
New covid-19 relaxations in place from Sunday
The new relaxations of the restrictive measures against Covid-19, decided by the Cabinet on April 20 and May 10 will come into force on Sunday,...
Coronavirus: Free testing sites for eligible groups on Sunday
The ministry of health will operate 40 free rapid testing sites on Sunday for eligible groups. Those entitled to a free test include minors, the...
Shanghai hunkers down for final Covid battle, N.Korea in ‘great turmoil’
Shanghai was tightening its COVID-19 lockdown for what it hoped would be the final week of its battle with the virus before it could gradually...
Coronavirus: positivity rate of 0.97 per cent as 2,422 new cases recorded May 6-12
The health ministry on Friday announced another 24 coronavirus deaths recorded between March 2021 to May 11 2022, revising the total number of Covid mortalities...
How N.Korea’s COVID-19 outbreak could ignite a major health crisis
North Korea’s admission that it is battling an “explosive” COVID-19 outbreak has raised concerns that the virus could devastate a country with an under-resourced health system, limited...
N.Korea orders lockdown after confirming Covid-19 outbreak for first time
North Korea confirmed its first COVID-19 outbreak on Thursday, calling it the “gravest national emergency” and ordering a national lockdown, with state media reporting an Omicron variant had been...
