China factory activity cools in April as recovery challenges loom
China's manufacturing activity contracted in April, official figures showed Sunday, due to tapering global demand and slow domestic recovery after ...
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COVID cases up 32% from last week
The Philippines has recorded 32 percent more COVID-19 cases from April 17 to 23 compared to the previous week, the ...
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Biden ends 3-yr. US emergency COVID status
Washington—US President Joe Biden on Monday officially ended the Covid national health emergency that for more than three years underpinned ...
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COVID positivity rate slows down to 3.3%
The Philippines’ COVID-19 positivity rate slightly decreased to 3.3 percent on Saturday, independent monitoring OCTA Research Group said. OCTA Research fellow ...
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China lifts sweeping pandemic visa curbs on foreign travelers
China will once again start issuing a range of visas to foreigners as of Wednesday, the country’s foreign ministry said, ...
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PH logs 144 new COVID cases, 5th day in row at over 100
The Philippines on Sunday logged 144 new COVID-19 cases, the fifth straight day that the country has recorded over 100 new ...
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China says Covid deaths down by nearly 80 percent
The number of daily Covid-19 deaths in China has fallen by nearly 80 percent since the start of the month, ...
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NDRRMC assumes role of NTF vs. COVID
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has assumed the functions of the National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19. ...
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US drug regulator limits use of J&J Covid vaccine
The US said Thursday only adults who "have personal concerns" about mRNA vaccines, access issues or medical reasons for refusing ...
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US OKs departure of non-essential personnel from Shanghai due to Covid
The United States on Friday authorized the "voluntary departure" of non-essential personnel from its consulate in Shanghai and recommended that ...
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