All Thailand Visitors Required to Show COVID-19 Vaccine Proof
The Thai government has revived old COVID-19 requirements, as foreigners must show proof of full vaccination before boarding a flight to the southeast Asian country.
Vaccines
Nasal Spray COVID Vaccine Developed by HKU Approved For First Use
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has co-developed a nasal spray COVID vaccine with Xiamen University and Wantai Pharmaceutical, gaining approval for emergency use in China.
EDB Updates Vaccine Requirements for Face-to-face Classes
The EDB has announced the latest face-to-face in class arrangements in a letter issued to all schools on Oct. 25.
Updated LeaveHomeSafe App Stores Multiple Passes
The government announced on Sept. 27 that the LeaveHomeSafe app (LHS) can now store additional Vaccine Passes concurrently. LeaveHomeSafe is used to scan and display Vaccine Passes when entering premises that require Vaccine Pass clearance.
Hong Kong Government Issues Testing Notice for 64 Places
The government issued compulsory testing notices for 64 locations around Hong Kong on Sept. 18, requiring any person who had been at any of the premises during the specified dates to undergo COVID-19 testing.
Hong Kong Logs More Than 7,000 Local COVID-19 Cases on Sept. 12
Local COVID-19 cases remain high as the Government increases vigilance against the virus through suspension of face-to-face classes and compulsory testing in some premises.
Vaccine Pass Age Lowered to Five
The government has announced that the applicable age for the COVID-19 vaccine pass is now five and the grace period for people aged 12 and above has been shortened from six months to five months.
Sen. Hontiveros Seeks to Investigate Billions Worth of Wasted COVID-19 Vaccines
Senator Risa Hontiveros is seeking to investigate reports that billions worth of COVID-19 vaccines have gone to waste, letting them expire instead of being distributed to the community.
