World Covid Dispatch: Ho Chi Minh City extends lockdown by a month

Japanese government will extend its virus state of emergency which is currently in force in six prefectures, Macau will allow leisure venues such as bars, gyms and movie theaters to resume operations

Japan reported to extend emergency status

The Japanese government will extend its virus state of emergency currently in force in six prefectures including Tokyo until mid-September, Sankei reported, citing unidentified officials. The areas covered will expand to include Kyoto, Hyogo, and Fukuoka prefectures with a decision to be made as soon as Tuesday, Sankei said. Read more

Macau to reopen bars, gyms

Macau will allow leisure venues such as bars, gyms and movie theaters to resume operations from Aug. 18 as the epidemic situation improves in the city, according to a government statement. Many entertainment venues were ordered