Health

Singapore Reports 1,761 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Nov 28 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 1,761 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally in the country…

Australian States Tighten Borders, Testing For Omicron Variant

SYDNEY, Nov 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Australian states of New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria, as two major entry ports…

Turkey Confirms 23,759 Daily COVID-19 Cases

ANKARA, Nov 28 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey yesterday reported 23,759 new COVID-19 cases, raising its tally of infections to 8,724,400, according…

Egypt Suspends Direct Flights With Southern African Countries Over New COVID-19 Variant

CAIRO, Nov 28 (NNN-MENA) – The Egyptian government suspended direct flights with a number of southern African countries, due to…

Bangladesh Suspends Entry Of Travelers From South Africa Over New COVID-19 Variant

DHAKA, Nov 28 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh yesterday suspended entry of travellers from South Africa, amid the spread of a new…

S.Korea Reports 4,068 More COVID-19 Cases, Second-Highest Daily Figure

SEOUL, Nov 27 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea reported 4,068 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight, compared to 24 hours…

Malaysia Reports 5,501 New COVID-19 Infections, 45 New Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 5,501 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Friday, bringing the national total…

Japan To Tighten Travel Restrictions For African Arrivals Due To New COVID-19 Variant

TOKYO, Nov 27 (NNN-NHK) – Japan will tighten restrictions on traveLlers from six African countries, after the discovery of a…

Thailand Sees Signs Of Tourism Recovery, Plans To Further Ease Entry Requirements

BANGKOK, Nov 27 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand received more than 100,000 international visitors, after exempting quarantine for fully-vaccinated visitors this month,…

India To Resume Int’l Flights After 18-Month Hiatus Over COVID-19

NEW DELHI, Nov 27 (NNN-PTI) – India will resume international flights on Dec 15, after suspension of over 18 months,…