Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Tunisia may see new COVID-19 wave in May: minister

tunisia

TUNIS – Tunisian Health Minister Ali Mrabet warned on Monday that his country may witness a new wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in May. The progress of fighting the virus does not justify laxity on the preventive measures, the minister told Mosaique FM, a private radio station. He also stressed the importance of vaccination, adding … Read more

Firing Hong Kong domestic workers with coronavirus ‘immoral’: consul

hong kong

MANILA: The Philippines‘ top diplomat in Hong Kong said Tuesday it was illegal and “immoral” for residents to fire and turf out domestic workers who test positive for the coronavirus, as the Chinese city endures its worst outbreak yet. Charities said last week that foreign domestic workers in the wealthy city were being “abandoned” amid … Read more