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Covid-19 (Dec 11): 867 new cases, 10 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 11): 867 new cases, 10 deaths

New cases haven't been this low since May.
Beijing swings from anger over zero-Covid to coping with infections

Beijing swings from anger over zero-Covid to coping with infections

Expert warns of many thousands of new coronavirus cases.
Covid-19 (Dec 10): 1,315 new cases, 5 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 10): 1,315 new cases, 5 deaths

Hospitalisation of Covid-19 patients continues to trend down.
Covid-19 (Dec 9): 1,597 new cases, 6 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 9): 1,597 new cases, 6 deaths

S'gor leads with highest number of hospital admissions for Covid. 
US FDA authorises Covid shots for kids as young as 6 months

US FDA authorises Covid shots for kids as young as 6 months

Bivalent shots target original virus and Omicron variant.
'Too many positives! - Cities warn as China rows back 'zero-Covid' policy

'Too many positives! - Cities warn as China rows back 'zero-Covid' policy

Some cities warn residents to maintain vigilance against the virus.
As WHO pandemic pact talks begin, poor countries on back foot

As WHO pandemic pact talks begin, poor countries on back foot

Developing countries say they lack the leverage of more powerful nations.
Covid-19 (Dec 7): 1,682 new cases, 6 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 7): 1,682 new cases, 6 deaths

Key indicators are trending downwards.
Covid-19 (Dec 6): 1,649 new cases, 16 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 6): 1,649 new cases, 16 deaths

Number of patients in ICU relatively stable.
Covid-19 (Dec 5): 1,576 new cases, 3 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 5): 1,576 new cases, 3 deaths

Key Covid-19 indicators continue to trend downwards.
Covid-19 (Dec 4): 1,502 new cases, 3 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 4): 1,502 new cases, 3 deaths

Key indicators trending down, except for ICU cases.
Malaysian shipping industry struggling to catch up

Malaysian shipping industry struggling to catch up

Nevertheless, industry players are boosting efficiency after getting battered by pandemic. 

Covid-19 (Dec 3): 1,866 new cases, six deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 3): 1,866 new cases, six deaths

Malaysia recorded 1,866 new cases yesterday, Health Ministry says. 
Beijing, Shenzhen loosen more Covid curbs

Beijing, Shenzhen loosen more Covid curbs

Easing of China's virus curbs gathers pace.
Covid-19 (Dec 2): 2,421 new cases, 9 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 2): 2,421 new cases, 9 deaths

Active cases gone down 11pct compared to 14 days ago.
Covid-19 (Dec 1): 2,375 new cases, 11 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 1): 2,375 new cases, 11 deaths

Hospitalisations continue to trend downwards.
Chinese vice premier urges improvements in Covid measures

Chinese vice premier urges improvements in Covid measures

This is as pathogenicity is weakening. 
Covid-19 (Nov 30): 1,737 new cases, 17 deaths

Covid-19 (Nov 30): 1,737 new cases, 17 deaths

Covid-19 deaths in November were double that of October.
Candlelight vigil in UM to protest Urumqi fire in China

Candlelight vigil in UM to protest Urumqi fire in China

About 100 people hold a memorial for victims of Urumqi fire in Xinjiang.
Twitter rolls back Covid misinformation policy

Twitter rolls back Covid misinformation policy

This comes after Twitter let go of almost half its staff.
Covid-19 (Nov 29): 1,672 new cases, 10 deaths

Covid-19 (Nov 29): 1,672 new cases, 10 deaths

Active cases trending down while hospitalisations remain steady.
Dating apps and Telegram: How China protesters are defying authorities

Dating apps and Telegram: How China protesters are defying authorities

Opponents of anti-Covid measures use high-tech to spread messages.
Chinese official blames extreme implementation of Covid curbs

Chinese official blames extreme implementation of Covid curbs

Public complaints stem from overzealous implementation - Cheng.
China begins inquiries into weekend Covid protests

China begins inquiries into weekend Covid protests

Simmering discontent with Covid prevention policies ignites broader protests.