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Surging cases dim holidays: Covid world update
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/12/2021
» Coronavirus cases surged across the globe, darkening the holiday weekend. China reported the highest number of local infections since January, as an outbreak in Shaanxi province presents one of the government’s biggest challenges yet to its Zero Covid policy.
A long strange trip
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/12/2021
» The Year of the Ox is drawing to an end as we have become better at dealing with the Covid-19 virus. This year, water splashing was outlawed to avoid virus transmission and families were forced to enjoy the Songkran Festival at home once again.
Can Hun Manet deliver in the top job?
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 14/12/2021
» It has taken Prime Minister Hun Sen almost a decade to announce his political successor, which he did on Dec 2. At first, he has in mind at least four choices -- the first pair comprising his two sons, Hun Manet and Hun Many and the second pair of senior colleagues, Sar Kheng and Say Chumm of Cambodia People's Party. Then, he decided to focus on the first pair.
Lockdown 'unlikely', insists PM
News, Published on 08/12/2021
» Another Covid-19 lockdown is unlikely despite the emergence of the Omicron coronavirus variant, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insisted on Tuesday, quelling fears among the business community that their revenue could take another hit during the peak season.
All in close contact with Omicron case have tested negative
Online Reporters, Published on 07/12/2021
» All 17 people who came in close contact with Thailand's first Omicron case, a visiting American citizen, at his hotel have now tested negative for Covid-19, the Department of Disease Control reported on Tuesday.
'It feels great': Phachara gets off the mark
Sports, Published on 06/12/2021
» Phuket: Phachara Khongwatmai finally secured his breakthrough win on the Asian Tour yesterday when he claimed the US$1 million Laguna Phuket Championship after a gripping finish at the Laguna Golf Phuket.
Coming to grips with Omicron
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/12/2021
» The world was shaken again last week as the latest coronavirus variant emerged. First detected in South Africa a week earlier, Omicron is now a "variant of concern" -- the most serious category used by the World Health Organization, which said it poses a "very high" risk to public health.
Omicron spreading in US: Virus update
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/12/2021
» The Omicron variant is now in at least 10 US states and White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci said there is "absolutely" community spread. Gilead Sciences Inc recalled two lots of its Covid-19 drug remdesivir in the US after a complaint about glass particles in the vials.
Singapore tightens traveller testing
Published on 03/12/2021
» SINGAPORE: Singapore will require additional testing for travellers and extend travel curbs to more African countries, as it rolls out more measures to allow it time to figure out how to deal with the Omicron coronavirus variant.
Hong Kong demands airlines use separate crew for China flights
Published on 03/12/2021
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong health officials have asked airlines to begin maintaining separate teams that will fly exclusively to and from mainland China to further reduce the risk of Covid-19 entering the country.