SYDNEY (AP) – Coronavirus cases surged across Australia yesterday as an outbreak of the Omicron variant exploded, prompting Prime Minister Scott Morrison to schedule an emergency national Cabinet meeting. More details in Thursday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Thailand warns of spike in COVID-19 cases after ‘super-spreader’ event
THE STRAITS TIMES – Thai health authorities warned yesterday that residents should brace themselves for a potential jump in coronavirus cases after classifying the country’s first cluster of the Omicron variant as a super-spreader incident. More details in Thursday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Indonesia to get COVID-19 antiviral pills, anticipates Omicron surge at end of January
THE STRAITS TIMES – Indonesia is set to receive its first shipment of two types of COVID-19 antiviral pills – molnupiravir made by Merck and paxlovid by Pfizer – next month, said Health Minister Budi Sadikin, as the country intensifies efforts to curb the spread of the infectious Omicron variant. More details in Thursday’s Borneo Bulletin.