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Explainer: Bats and the Origin of Outbreaks
Molecular studies have demonstrated that bats are natural reservoirs to many different viruses, some of which have led to disease outbreaks, such as COVID-19.
Indonesia Says Identifies Two Cases of British COVID-19 Variant
Indonesia's COVID-19 task force also confirmed cases of the variant, known as B117, had been found but declined further comment.
Philippines Reports First Cases of COVID-19 South African Variant
Of the six cases with the South African variant, three were detected locally and two were Filipinos returning from overseas. The origin of the other case was still being verified.
Philippines Starts Coronavirus Vaccinations but Supply, Demand Uncertain
The program's launch has been delayed several times, with the latest setback a delay to the 525,600 doses of AstraZeneca's vaccine that were supposed to arrive on Monday.
Duterte attended a ceremony to mark the arrival of the initial 600,000 doses of Sinovac Biotech's CoronaVac, which were delivered by a Chinese military aircraft ahead of a further 25 million CoronaVac doses due to be delivered in batches this year.
Philippines Extends Partial Coronavirus Curbs in Capital Until End-March
Curbs will stay for another month in Manila, which accounts for 40% of national economic output, the spokesman, Harry Roque, said in a statement. Also under partial curbs are Duterte's southern home city of Davao, and the northern city of Baguio.
Japan To End State of Emergency for Six Prefectures This Month: Media
Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Aichi, Gifu and Fukuoka prefectures will all see their emergency coronavirus measures lifted, NHK said.