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Mass Covid testing launched in Bangkok's biggest slum
AFP, Published on 08/09/2021
» For families struggling to survive on $150 a month in Bangkok's biggest slum, coronavirus swab tests are a luxury that few can afford.
Monks don protective gear as Covid cases surge
AFP, Published on 01/08/2021
» As Covid cases surge, some monks are donning PPE over their distinctive robes, delivering oxygen cylinders, taking nasal samples to help with testing, and even helping carry the dead to the crematoriums.
Beauty pageant investigated after coronavirus cluster
AFP, Published on 11/07/2021
» Beauty queens who took part in a pageant last month could face criminal charges for not wearing masks, police warned Sunday, after a cluster of 22 infections emerged from the event.
Delta threatens sports events, Russia fights record cases: virus world update
AFP, Published on 29/06/2021
» Russia's Saint Petersburg posted record Covid-19 deaths Monday as it prepares to host a Euro 2020 quarter-final despite the spread of the Delta variant, which is fuelling infection surges around the world and causing a headache for major sporting events.
Democracy protesters rally despite Covid warnings
AFP, Published on 24/06/2021
» Hundreds of pro-democracy protesters rallied in Bangkok on Thursday to call for the government's resignation, defying warnings from authorities about the kingdom's soaring coronavirus cases.
Elephant Santas spread virus awareness in Ayutthaya
AFP, Published on 23/12/2020
» BANGKOK - Christmas and Thailand's love of elephants combined Wednesday when four of the giant creatures dressed as Santa turned up at a school in Ayutthaya, complete with huge coronavirus masks.
US rescinds order denying visas for foreign students
AFP, Published on 15/07/2020
» NEW YORK: The United States government rescinded its controversial decision to revoke foreign student visas whose courses move online due to coronavirus, a federal judge said Tuesday.
Asia virus latest: Japan lifts emergency, Thailand seeks cheap vaccine
AFP, Published on 25/05/2020
» Here are the latest developments in Asia related to the coronavirus pandemic:
Asia virus latest: India curbs foreign takeovers; Japanese tulips snipped
AFP, Published on 19/04/2020
» Here are the latest developments in Asia related to the novel coronavirus pandemic:
Asia virus latest: Bangkok hospitals protect babies with face shields
AFP, Published on 14/04/2020
» SINGAPORE: Here are the latest developments in Asia related to the novel coronavirus pandemic: