2020 Coronavirus

“The whole world knows we have to live with the virus, only the Hong Kong government does not know,” said taxi driver Chan Tai-man. 

With the arrival of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, Central Asia looks to be heading into its fourth wave of pandemic. 

Cases are mounting, and experts say the next few months will be critical.

The budget largely is to fund COVID-19 measures, including booster shot vaccines and cash payouts.

Russia reportedly refused to support the U.S. hosting the gathering in 2023, derailing the matter for now in the consensus-driven grouping.

When searching for the origins of the pandemic, we shouldn’t overlook the role played by capitalism in paving a path for the disease. 

Closed off from the world for the past 18 months, Australia and New Zealand are now preparing to reopen. 

With countries like Papua New Guinea on the edge of crisis, richer countries can do more to help supply vaccines and mitigate hesitancy. 

Tokyo is battling a surge in COVID-19 cases, but its initially slow vaccination campaign has surged ahead too. 

Bangladesh’s crackdown on dissent tests the human rights commitment of all states.

Australia’s initial successes against the virus may have rendered it complacent, impacting its vaccination campaign.