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Pfizer acquired ResApp Health for A$179 million last week.
Singapore

Just cough and app can tell if you have Covid

The increase has been driven primarily by an increase in infections by the Omicron variantBA.2.75, said MOH.
Singapore

35% to 40% increase in Covid cases week-on-week, MOH warns

Arrivals will still need to monitor their health for a seven days and take rapid tests. Tourists will be allowed to return.
Travel

Taiwan to end quarantine for arrivals, welcome back tourists

This protocol would take effect immediately, said Malaysia's health minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
World

Face masks not required on flights, says M'sia's health minister

About 65 per cent of Japan's population have received at least one Covid-19 vaccine booster shot.
World

Japan's Covid-19 herd immunity near 90% after Omicron wave

In the 1,087 deaths related to Covid-19, the coronavirus aggravated existing illnesses in these individuals.
Singapore

Covid-19 main factor in 2,490 excess deaths in Singapore

The girl, who had a history of multiple medical conditions, was admitted to hospital on Aug 13.
Singapore

3-year-old Singaporean girl dies from Covid-19 infection

The further would also allow individual travellers to visit Japan without travel agency bookings.
World

Japan govt planning to waive tourist visa requirements

People lining up for a Covid-19 test in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China, on Sept 2, 2022.
World

Chengdu extends lockdown of most districts as Covid spreads

    Since May, face masks were only required indoors and on public transport in Malaysia.
    World

    Masks option indoors in Malaysia with immediate effect

    Australia previously rolled out some of the world's most stringent Covid-19 restrictions.
    Travel

    Australia cuts Covid-19 isolation times, eases mask rules

    Nearly four million people in Hebei province were ordered to stay home until the end of the week.
    World

    China imposes Covid-19 lockdowns for millions around Beijing

    People lining up for a Covid-19 test in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China, on Sept 2, 2022.
    World

    Chengdu extends lockdown of most districts as Covid spreads

    Since May, face masks were only required indoors and on public transport in Malaysia.
    World

    Masks option indoors in Malaysia with immediate effect

    Australia previously rolled out some of the world's most stringent Covid-19 restrictions.
    Travel

    Australia cuts Covid-19 isolation times, eases mask rules

    Nearly four million people in Hebei province were ordered to stay home until the end of the week.
    World

    China imposes Covid-19 lockdowns for millions around Beijing

    Where previously drivers could turn away those who are maskless, passengers now have the final say.
    Singapore

    Drivers worry mask-free passengers will become the norm

    Masks will not be required in taxis, private-hire vehicles and private buses from Aug 29.
    Singapore

    What you need to know about easing of mask restrictions

    Singapore

    Masks optional on taxis, in most indoor settings from today

    The conditions - myocarditis and pericarditis - should be listed as new side effects in the product information.
    Health

    Novavax vaccine should carry heart side-effect warning

    Adults and children in Hong Kong are required to have at least three coronavirus vaccine shots.
    World

    HK lowers age for Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine shot to 6 months

    Mainland China has confirmed 229,066 Covid-19 cases with symptoms as of July 26, 2022.
    World

    Wuhan shuts some businesses, transport amid new Covid cases