Tag: pandemic
COVID-19 far more widespread in Indonesia than official data show —...
Seroprevalence studies in other countries — including India — have also revealed more widespread infections
‘Recipe for disaster’: COVID-19 spreads fear in India’s tea estates
Thousands of workers are having to quarantine in cramped two-room homes, struggling to access food, water and aid
Malaysia imposes lockdown as new wave of COVID-19 infections hits
Archbishop Simon Poh of Kuching called on people to refrain from traveling for the “Gawai Dayak” celebrations
Pope prays for protection from pandemic at end of month-long prayer...
Pope Francis prayed that everyone, without exception, will soon be given the opportunity to protect themselves through vaccination
Southeast Asia’s coronavirus surge prompts shutdowns and alarm
A sharp rise in coronavirus cases from new variants in parts of Southeast Asia has prompted new restrictions
Despite risks, priests, nuns in India take care of people’s pastoral...
“Whatever be the risk, we must take care of the pastoral needs of the people," said a Catholic priest in India
Thai king approves US$16 billion borrowing bill for COVID-19 response
With the new borrowing and current financial support schemes, the government has 1.25 trillion baht (US$39.9 billion) to help the economy
Myanmar Catholics hold nightly prayers for country, end to pandemic
People displaced by an upsurge of fighting in Myanmar's Chin State this week voiced concerns over shelter and supplies
Cattle for raffle gets Thai town in moood for vaccines
From next month, one lucky vaccinated villager in Mae Chaem, Chiang Mai, will be randomly chosen every week to win a young cow
More Filipinos battling mental health issues during pandemic, says Health department
At least 3.6 million Filipinos are battling mental health issues in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, says the Health department
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