Asian nations stepping up anti-infection measures

Dec 23,2021
Asian countries are stepping up anti-infection measures as the Omicron variant spreads in the region.
Britain reports over 100,000 daily new COVID cases
Dec 23
Britain's daily count of new coronavirus cases has topped 100,000 for the first time.
Ecuador confirms 19 more cases of coronavirus variant Omicron
Dec 22
Ecuador has confirmed 19 more cases of the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus, bringing its total number of cases to 22, the Ministry of Public Health said Tuesday.
Israel to offer 4th COVID vaccine shot to over-60s
Dec 22
Israel plans to offer a fourth dose of the coronavirus vaccine for the elderly and healthcare workers amid the spread of the Omicron variant.
Thailand reimposes quarantine for tourists
Dec 22
The Thai government says it is reintroducing coronavirus quarantine for all international tourists on arrival due to the spread of the Omicron variant.
COVID-19 cases surpass 100,000 in Laos
Dec 21
The number of COVID-19 cases in Laos has increased to 100,524 on Tuesday after 1,128 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours, according to the Lao Ministry of Health.
2022 must be year to end COVID-19, says WHO
Dec 21
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday called on the world to pull together to end the COVID-19 pandemic within the next year.