Omicron

Philippines’ president, has warned to imprison those who have not been vaccinatedPhilippines’ president, has warned to imprison those who have not been vaccinated

Philippines’ president, has warned to imprison those who have not been vaccinated

Philippines - As infections reached a three-month high, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announced yesterday that individuals who have not received…

January 7, 2022
30,000 daily Covid-19 cases by March if Omicron surge isn’t controlled30,000 daily Covid-19 cases by March if Omicron surge isn’t controlled

30,000 daily Covid-19 cases by March if Omicron surge isn’t controlled

Malaysia - According to Khairy Jamaluddin, a Susceptible-Exposed-Infected-Recovered (SEIR) epidemiological prediction model forecasts that if the rate of infection (R0)…

January 7, 2022
Thailand suggests booster shots due to Omicron outbreakThailand suggests booster shots due to Omicron outbreak

Thailand suggests booster shots due to Omicron outbreak

Thailand - Following a reported increase in cases of the extremely infectious Omicron coronavirus variant during the holiday season, Thailand's…

January 5, 2022
The Poblacion Incident and It’s EffectThe Poblacion Incident and It’s Effect

The Poblacion Incident and It’s Effect

Philippines - The Department of Tourism revealed another quarantine break. The travel industry Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said a female traveler…

January 3, 2022
As New Year’s tourists travel throughout the nation, Japan prepares for Omicron spreadAs New Year’s tourists travel throughout the nation, Japan prepares for Omicron spread

As New Year’s tourists travel throughout the nation, Japan prepares for Omicron spread

Japan - As the New Year's festivities begin,  Japan prepared for a predicted resurgence in coronavirus infections as roads and…

December 30, 2021
Quarantine to be reinstated in Thailand after first Omicron caseQuarantine to be reinstated in Thailand after first Omicron case

Quarantine to be reinstated in Thailand after first Omicron case

Thailand - As a result of growing worries about the spread of Omicron, Thailand is contemplating reinstituting strict quarantine for…

December 21, 2021
IATF considering legal action against travelers from South AfricaIATF considering legal action against travelers from South Africa

IATF considering legal action against travelers from South Africa

Philippines - The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Wednesday said it is considering taking legal action against the travelers from…

December 8, 2021
Omicron: Perak, Penang urge vigilance, Langkawi implements more testsOmicron: Perak, Penang urge vigilance, Langkawi implements more tests

Omicron: Perak, Penang urge vigilance, Langkawi implements more tests

Malaysia - After the country's first occurrence of the new Covid-19 Omicron variant, individuals in two states have been advised…

December 4, 2021
WHO warns Asia-Pacific to brace for an outbreak of Omicron-related infectionsWHO warns Asia-Pacific to brace for an outbreak of Omicron-related infections

WHO warns Asia-Pacific to brace for an outbreak of Omicron-related infections

ASEAN - Officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) stated on Friday that Asia-Pacific nations should increase their healthcare capacity…

December 4, 2021