HANOI, May 21 (Xinhua): Vietnam recorded 1,457 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday, down by 130 from Friday, according to its Ministry of Health. All the new infections were domestically transmitted in 43 provinces and cities. The Vietnamese capital Hanoi was the pandemic hotspot with 370 new cases recorded on Saturday, followed by the central Nghe An province with 95 and the … [Read more...] about Vietnam reports 1,457 new Covid-19 cases; Hanoi remains pandemic hotspot with 370 new infections on Saturday (May 21)
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North Korea reports ‘positive trend’ in Covid-19 fight as fever cases dip
SEOUL - For the first time in nearly 10 days North Korea's daily "fever" cases dropped below 200,000, state media said on Sunday (May 22), reporting "a positive trend" after measures were taken to control the country's first acknowledged Covid-19 outbreak. The Covid-19 wave, declared on May 12, has fuelled concerns over a lack of vaccines, inadequate medical infrastructure … [Read more...] about North Korea reports ‘positive trend’ in Covid-19 fight as fever cases dip
Monkeypox not as contagious as COVID-19 – expert
VIRUS UP CLOSE An electron microscopic image shows mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virus particles as well as crescents and spherical particles of immature virions, obtained from a clinical human skin sample associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak in this undated image obtained by Reuters on May 18. MANILA, Philippines — There is no need to close the country’s borders … [Read more...] about Monkeypox not as contagious as COVID-19 – expert
Taman Melawati’s festive vibrance
VISITORS to Taman Melawati in Ampang, Selangor, are sure to be captivated by the luminous pelita buluh (oil lamps in bamboo) put up by its riverine community for this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Some 50 traditional lamps have been placed along both sides of the bridge over Sungai Klang at the Taman Melawati River Three Park (TMR3 Park) along Jalan Melawati 5, as … [Read more...] about Taman Melawati’s festive vibrance
Kids in Thailand aged 6-11 will only need half adult dose of Moderna, says vaccine provider
BANGKOK, May 21 (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Young children will only need half the adult dose of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine, according to the Thai importer of the jabs. The Thailand Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Moderna vaccine in children aged 6-11 last week. “Recipients in this age group will receive two jabs of Moderna at 50 micrograms each at an interval … [Read more...] about Kids in Thailand aged 6-11 will only need half adult dose of Moderna, says vaccine provider