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Chinese authorities apologise for boy’s lockdown death
Published on 03/11/2022
» Local authorities in a Chinese city apologised on Thursday after a three-year-old boy died of carbon monoxide poisoning when medical care was delayed because of a Covid lockdown, in a rare admission of responsibility.
China scrubs reports of teen quarantine death from internet
AFP, Published on 21/10/2022
» BEIJING - Chinese censors on Friday scrubbed reports that a teenager had died in a quarantine facility, after the case sparked anger and prompted citizens to question the country's zero-Covid policy.
Hong Kong quarantine may cause dragon boat championships to move to Thailand
Published on 30/08/2022
» The 2023 World Dragon Boat Racing Championships could be moved from Hong Kong because the sport's global federation is concerned about the city keeping its Covid-19 quarantine requirements in place, according to a Hong Kong lawmaker.
Health ministry defends new Covid 5+5 policy
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/08/2022
» The Ministry of Public Health on Monday defended a reduction of quarantine days from seven to five for asymptomatic Covid-19 patients, saying it was based on academic data and reviewed by relevant parties.
DMS to cut quarantine time
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/08/2022
» The Department of Medical Services (DMS) is planning to revise its Covid-19 guidelines to allow asymptomatic patients to isolate for only five days.
China loosens curbs on travel
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/07/2022
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) is more optimistic about Chinese travellers returning after the country slashed its quarantine length in half and gave Thai airlines permission to resume two flights to China per week.
Cathay Pacific back on hiring spree in anticipation of take-off in global air travel
Published on 27/06/2022
» HONG KONG: When Jasmine Lau received an email from Cathay Pacific Airways last month asking if she wanted to return to her old job as a flight attendant, she contemplated the proposition, but eventually decided against applying.
Masks no longer compulsory
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/06/2022
» The government has lifted its face mask mandate and advised vulnerable groups and those who suspect they may be infected to still use them for the sake of personal and public health.
New mums in the lap of luxury
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 19/06/2022
» When Alicia Robbins had her first two children, she, like almost every woman who has birthed a child before her, felt overwhelmed upon leaving the hospital.
An unbreakable bond
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/06/2022
» As Hong Kong's Covid-19 situation continues to stabilise after a spike in cases and deaths earlier this year, the coastal city is now looking forward to reconnecting with trading partners in Asean through travel and business ventures, according to Edward Yau, Hong Kong's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development.