Tag: COVID19
Pope Francis thanks South Korea’s bishops for US$1M COVID-19 vaccine donation
The collection of funds to help pay for COVID-19 vaccines in poor countries is part of South Korea’s activities for the jubilee year
Thailand bans ‘false messages’ amid criticism of handling of coronavirus
An emergency decree that took effect on Friday prohibits the dissemination of false messages and distorted news that cause panic
Sick families hoist flags to appeal for help in Myanmar’s cities
Authorities have been arresting social activists and healthcare volunteers in an entrapment scheme involving false requests for aid
Phuket restricts travel from other Thai regions as COVID-19 cases surge
Thailand reported 17,669 coronavirus cases and 165 deaths on Thursday, both record highs
Isolated Myanmar calls for international help as COVID cases surge
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing called in a speech for more cooperation on prevention, control and treatment of COVID-19
Philanthropist’s family donates US$138 billion for pandemic relief in South Sumatra
The amount will be used to provide oxygen tanks, medicines, and incentives for health workers, and for the building of a quarantine facility
Bangkok to convert disused train carriages into COVID-19 ward
Thailand has been battling its biggest coronavirus outbreak since the pandemic began
Thailand reports record COVID-19 cases with focus on vaccinations
Thailand aims to inoculate 50 million people by the yearend, but so far only 5.6% of its more than 66 million population are fully inoculated
Indonesia’s religious leaders back extension of strict health measures
Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced on Sunday the extension of strict health measures in the country, especially in Java and Bali
Vietnam’s religious groups respond to call to fight pandemic
Close to 300 religious individuals have been posted in various health facilities in Ho Chi Minh to assist in the care of COVID-19 patients
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