Japan to Release Treated Fukushima Water into Sea
Japan has decided to release treated water from the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, reports said Friday, despite strong opposition from local fishermen.
Category: HEALTH
Delayed Report Says COVID Probably Came to Humans from Animals
Covid-19 probably passed to humans from a bat via an intermediary animal, an international expert mission to China concluded in a report seen on Monday, with investigators all but ruling out a laboratory leak.
Sakura Selfies: Tokyo Enjoys Cherry Blossoms Despite Virus Warning
People in Tokyo flocked to admire cherry blossoms in full bloom at parks, shrines and rivers on Friday, despite coronavirus warnings against holding traditional parties under the delicate flowers.
Hong Kong Defends Practice of Restraining Some Coronavirus Babies
Hong Kong health authorities have defended the practice of physically restraining some babies and children in coronavirus isolation wards after criticism built over the treatment of families under the city’s strict anti-virus measures.
Malaysian Tualang: One of the Most Sought-after Honey in the World
Have a sore throat? Suffering from fever? Just got a large wound? Want to have flawless skin? You can solve all these problems with just one solution – Tualang Honey. Malaysia’s sweet golden honey recently took the spotlight after it was shown to be more powerful than other types of honey.
Everest-Bound Bahraini Prince Probed over Vaccine ‘Gift’
Nepal is investigating how a Bahraini prince planning to climb Mount Everest brought 2,000 coronavirus vaccine doses to the country without prior approval, authorities said.
China to Issue Visas to Foreigners Who Have Taken the Chinese Vaccine
China is poised to ease border restrictions to allow some foreigners — including from the US, India and Australia — back in, provided they have taken a Chinese-made Covid-19 vaccine.
AstraZeneca Vaccine Suspended over Blood Clots Fears
Several countries suspended the use of AstraZeneca’s vaccine on Thursday over blood clot fears, prompting Europe’s medical agency to quickly reassure the public there were no known health risks linked to the jab.
Japan’s Ikee, Returning from Leukemia, to Swim Four Events at Olympic Qualifier
Japanese swim star Rikako Ikee will enter four events at next month’s national championships, reports said Wednesday, as she vies for a Tokyo Olympics spot in her comeback from leukemia.
China Launched ‘Virus Passports’ to Kickstart International Travel
China has launched a system of “virus passports” to kickstart international travel, as Russia sealed its first deal on Tuesday to manufacture the Sputnik V jab in the European Union.
Singapore Airlines to Pilot Digital COVID Travel Pass
Singapore Airlines will begin trialling a coronavirus digital travel pass developed by aviation’s industry body next week, the carrier said Monday, the first airline to pilot the scheme as the pandemic-hit sector seeks to recover.
Chinese-Australians Report Discrimination as Beijing, Virus Tensions Mount
More than a third of Chinese-Australians surveyed reported facing discrimination last year, in a report released Wednesday that points to a souring relationship with Beijing and Covid-19 as driving forces.
Tokyo Asks China to End COVID-19 Anal Swabs for Japanese
Japan has asked China to avoid using anal swabs to test its citizens for coronavirus, saying the method prompted complaints of “psychological distress”.
Hi, Robot: Japan’s Android Pets Ease Virus Isolation
Nami Hamaura says she feels less lonely working from home thanks to her singing companion Charlie, one of a new generation of cute and clever Japanese robots whose sales are booming in the pandemic.
Lockdown-Weary Malaysians Get Appetite for Drive-In Dining
Motorists parked beside the Padi House restaurant chain wave their hands out of their windows to signal to waiters, who come to take their orders that will be eaten on the spot.
