The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Govt U-turns on Covid rule for visitors

The government on Monday cancelled a policy announced at the weekend requiring visitors to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.

Bangkok Post · Jan 9, 2023

Here’s how diabetic patients can stay safe during new COVID outbreak

Given the spurt in corona cases in China, which is likely to reverberate globally with grave implications, India is stepping up its preventive measures against the upcoming COVID storm.

The Times of India · Jan 9, 2023

Govt U-turns on Covid vaccination rule for visitors

The government on Monday rescinded a policy announced at the weekend requiring visitors to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said, citing sufficient immunisation levels in China and globally.

Bangkok Post · Jan 9, 2023

'We've rescued kids from dealers and women from pimps. It's getting worse out there'

DC Colin Ward has been a key part of Greater Manchester Police’s modern slavery team for more than a decade

Manchester Evening News · Jan 9, 2023

Chinese rush to renew passports as COVID border curbs lifted

People joined long queues outside immigration offices in Beijing on Monday, eager to renew their passports after China dropped COVID border controls that had largely prevented its 1.4 billion residents from travelling for three years.

Reuters · Jan 9, 2023

COVID-positive players allowed to compete at 2023 Australian Open

Australian Open organisers explained players would be free from mandatory COVID tests and can play matches despite positive tests.

The New Daily · Jan 9, 2023

First Covid death in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district after 4.5 months

INDORE: A 55-year-old highly diabetic woman died of Covid-19 in the district on January 7, the first death due to the infection after four and a half months, officials said.

The Times of India · Jan 9, 2023

New jab rule upsets foreign tour firms

Tour operators in many countries have been upset by the Public Health Ministry's new requirement for all international travellers to show proof of at least two Covid-19 vaccinations before boarding flights to Thailand, the Phuket Tourist Association said.

Bangkok Post · Jan 9, 2023

New vaccine deal needed for COVID-19 fight

Former health department boss Jane Halton says the federal government needs to ensure it has enough vaccines to tackle new variants in 2023.

AAP · Jan 9, 2023

Firms miss out on £300m of pandemic business rates relief

The Government has confirmed that it handed out only 80% of the cash available from its £1.5 billion Covid-19 Additional Relief Fund.

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023