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Malaysians dread Covid-19 revival as Chinese tourists returnMalaysians dread Covid-19 revival as Chinese tourists return

Malaysians dread Covid-19 revival as Chinese tourists return

Malaysian social media have reacted negatively to the impending return of Chinese visitors, with the public considering the possibilities of…

January 4, 2023
Malaysia screens inbound tourists, especially Chinese, for feverMalaysia screens inbound tourists, especially Chinese, for fever

Malaysia screens inbound tourists, especially Chinese, for fever

Malaysia announced on Friday that it will check all incoming tourists for fever and test the wastewater from planes arriving…

December 31, 2022
Australia maintains Chinese travel restrictionsAustralia maintains Chinese travel restrictions

Australia maintains Chinese travel restrictions

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated on Thursday, December 29 that no changes will be made to Australia's policies regarding…

December 29, 2022
Beijing, Shanghai inhabitants return to work as China adjusts to COVID-19Beijing, Shanghai inhabitants return to work as China adjusts to COVID-19

Beijing, Shanghai inhabitants return to work as China adjusts to COVID-19

China's two largest cities, Beijing and Shanghai, were inching closer to living with the COVID-19 virus on Monday, December 16.…

December 26, 2022
As diseases rise, Shanghai advises citizens to remain home on ChristmasAs diseases rise, Shanghai advises citizens to remain home on Christmas

As diseases rise, Shanghai advises citizens to remain home on Christmas

Authorities in Shanghai advised locals to stay at home this weekend, aiming for a subdued Christmas in the nation's most…

December 24, 2022
PH finds first instances of Omicron BF.7, causing fresh spike in ChinaPH finds first instances of Omicron BF.7, causing fresh spike in China

PH finds first instances of Omicron BF.7, causing fresh spike in China

On Friday, December 23, the Department of Health (DOH) revealed the Philippines' first four cases of Omicron subvariant BF.7, which…

December 23, 2022
Shanghai hospital prepares COVID-19 “tragic fight”Shanghai hospital prepares COVID-19 “tragic fight”

Shanghai hospital prepares COVID-19 “tragic fight”

A hospital in Shanghai has informed its employees to prepare for a "tragic struggle" with COVID-19, as it anticipates that…

December 22, 2022
Beijing funeral homes with sick staff struggling to keep up with COVID-19Beijing funeral homes with sick staff struggling to keep up with COVID-19

Beijing funeral homes with sick staff struggling to keep up with COVID-19

Saturday, December 17, funeral facilities in China's capital Beijing, a population of 22 million, rushed to meet up with burial…

December 17, 2022
Year-end flu season returns as Singapore physicians report respiratory illnessesYear-end flu season returns as Singapore physicians report respiratory illnesses

Year-end flu season returns as Singapore physicians report respiratory illnesses

The flu season has returned to Singapore, and physicians are reporting a 20 percent increase in instances of respiratory illness.…

December 12, 2022
The Secret Service claims Chinese hackers stole millions in COVID-19 humanitarian fundsThe Secret Service claims Chinese hackers stole millions in COVID-19 humanitarian funds

The Secret Service claims Chinese hackers stole millions in COVID-19 humanitarian funds

Since 2020, Chinese hackers have stolen tens of millions of dollars in US COVID relief funds, the Secret Service reported…

December 7, 2022