Tag: pandemic
Churches in Metro Manila suspend public celebration of Masses due to...
All dioceses in the Philippine capital have ordered the suspension of the celebration of public Masses until August 20
Diocese of Kalookan launches campaign to feed poor during lockdown
The Diocese of Kalookan covers the three cities of Caloocan, Malabon, and Navotas in the national capital region
Pope Francis thanks South Korea’s bishops for US$1M COVID-19 vaccine donation
The collection of funds to help pay for COVID-19 vaccines in poor countries is part of the Church in South Korea’s activities for its jubilee
Thailand bans ‘false messages’ amid criticism of handling of coronavirus
An emergency decree that took effect on Friday prohibits the dissemination of false messages and distorted news that cause panic
Authorities place Metro Manila under pandemic ‘lockdown’ from Aug 6 to...
“This is a painful decision but it is for the good of the people," said government spokesman Harry Roque in a press briefing on July 30
Sick families hoist flags to appeal for help in Myanmar’s cities
Authorities have been arresting social activists and healthcare volunteers in an entrapment scheme involving false requests for aid
No surge yet of COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila, says Health...
The national capital region has already recorded 25 cases of the virus's Delta variant -- 16 are active, eight have recovered, and one died
Bangkok to convert disused train carriages into COVID-19 ward
The surge in cases in Bangkok has put pressure on the city’s medical system
COVID-19 surge starting to ease in Indonesian capital, data shows
Over two weeks, Jakarta's daily cases dropped from 14,619 on July 12 to 2,662 on July 25, according to city data
Southeast Asia COVID-19 cases hit new highs, Malaysian doctors protest
Like many parts of the region of more than 650 million people, Malaysian hospitals and medical staff have borne the brunt of the outbreak


















