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2022-01-15 16:00:35 #ST #Asia
China reports fewer coronavirus cases but Omicron spread unclear

January 15, 2022 8:42 PM

SHANGHAI (REUTERS) - China reported fewer new confirmed coronavirus cases for Friday (Jan 14) than a day earlier, but details on the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant remained unclear ahead of the Lunar New Year travel season later this month.
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2022-01-14 17:00:39 #ST #Asia
Covid-19 restrictions extended in Hong Kong until third day of Chinese New Year

January 14, 2022 9:20 PM

Move comes as the city grapples with an uptick in Covid-19 cases in recent weeks, many linked to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
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2022-01-13 05:00:43 #ST #Asia
China reports 190 new coronavirus cases in mainland

January 13, 2022 9:06 AM

BEIJING (REUTERS) - China reported 190 new confirmed coronavirus cases for Jan 12, down from 221 a day earlier, its health authority said on Thursday (Jan 13).
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2022-01-12 19:35:42 #CNA #LatestNews
Denmark to ease coronavirus restrictions despite Omicron surge

January 12, 2022 at 11:56PM


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2022-01-12 06:00:05 #ST #Asia
China hands out jail terms as long as 4 years for coronavirus lapses

January 12, 2022 10:15 AM

The violations at a cargo company in Dalian included failing to ensure employees wore masks.
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2022-01-12 06:00:03 #ST #Asia
Face shields, plexiglass barriers are 'a waste of money' in Covid-19 battle: US aerosol expert

January 12, 2022 9:59 AM

Protective masks and proper ventilation are better protection against the spread of coronavirus.
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2022-01-11 18:35:15 #CNA #LatestNews
Swiss authorities say coronavirus infections set to peak this month

January 11, 2022 at 10:51PM


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2022-01-11 08:01:04 #ST #Asia
Coronavirus: Hong Kong airport to ban transit travellers from high-risk places

January 11, 2022 11:51 AM

The suspension will start on Jan 15 and run through Feb 14, though the end date will be subject to review.
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2022-01-11 05:00:50 #ST #Asia
Coronavirus: Japan to maintain most border restrictions until the end of February

January 11, 2022 9:17 AM

The country will also start vaccinating children under age 12 for the coronavirus.  
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2022-01-10 09:00:16 #ST #Asia
Myanmar's Suu Kyi convicted on new charges, jailed for four years: Report

January 10, 2022 1:16 PM

Charges include illegally owning walkie-talkies and breaking coronavirus rules.
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