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Russia Turns to China to Make Sputnik Shots to Meet Demand
May 05, 2021

Russia Turns to China to Make Sputnik Shots to Meet Demand

By Huizhong Wu and Daria Litvinova
While pledging hundreds of millions of doses, Russia has only delivered a fraction. It’s turning to Chinese companies to help pick up the pace.

COVID-19 Stages Another Comeback in Vietnam
May 04, 2021

COVID-19 Stages Another Comeback in Vietnam

By Sebastian Strangio
A recent spate of community transmissions is likely to delay the country's planned resumption of international tourism.
Fiji Locks Down Large Cities as COVID-19 Cases Rise
May 03, 2021

Fiji Locks Down Large Cities as COVID-19 Cases Rise

By Joshua Mcdonald
Health authorities believe the virus found its way back into the community after a soldier providing security at a quarantine facility became infected.

Afghanistan Fears Impending COVID-19 Crisis  
May 03, 2021

Afghanistan Fears Impending COVID-19 Crisis  

By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
The rise of COVID-19 cases coupled with health missteps in the war-torn country spread fear of a tragedy amid a raging war.

Rural India Likely To Be Hit by India’s COVID-19 Tsunami
May 03, 2021

Rural India Likely To Be Hit by India’s COVID-19 Tsunami

By Sudha Ramachandran
Massive state elections rallies and religious festivals are likely to bring the disease home for many living in rural India.

Indian Leader’s Party Takes Electoral Hit Amid Virus Surge
May 03, 2021

Indian Leader’s Party Takes Electoral Hit Amid Virus Surge

By Ashok Sharma
Meanwhile, health experts say the massive electoral rallies have fueled India's terrifying COVID-19 outbreak.

How Can Foreigners Help India Breathe?
April 30, 2021

How Can Foreigners Help India Breathe?

By Krzysztof Iwanek
A massive wave of COVID-19 cases in India caused a dire need for medical oxygen equipment. Here are some ways you can help.
America Must Become the Vaccine Arsenal of Democracy
April 30, 2021

America Must Become the Vaccine Arsenal of Democracy

By Joaquin Castro
The tragedy underway in India proves that the United States must leverage its full industrial and scientific capacity until the entire world is vaccinated.

Thailand’s COVID-19 Cases Skyrocket, Eroding Support for Prayut Government
April 29, 2021

Thailand’s COVID-19 Cases Skyrocket, Eroding Support for Prayut Government

By Tita Sanglee
After containing COVID-19 for most of 2020, the Thai government is coming under increasing pressure for its slow response to the latest outbreak.

Cambodia Opposition Leader Charged Over COVID-19 Lockdown Comments
April 29, 2021

Cambodia Opposition Leader Charged Over COVID-19 Lockdown Comments

By Sebastian Strangio
The charge against Sam Rainsy comes amid controversy over the severity of the lockdown around the capital Phnom Penh.

Chinese Companies Consider Mixing Vaccines, Booster Shots
April 29, 2021

Chinese Companies Consider Mixing Vaccines, Booster Shots

By Huizhong Wu
China's vaccine makers are looking at ways to increase the efficiency of their shots.
Why Isn’t South Korea Buying Chinese Vaccines?
April 28, 2021

Why Isn’t South Korea Buying Chinese Vaccines?

By Jin Kai
Like many Asian countries, Seoul is having troubling sourcing vaccines. But unlike its neighbors, South Korea has so far refused to turn to a ready supplier: China.

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