Risk intelligence (18/03/2021) - India
COVID-19 UPDATE
Indian authorities in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad districts have imposed prohibitory orders against public gatherings with immediate effect in view of the rising COVID-19 graphs in Delhi & the National Capital Region (NCR), India.
The order has been enforced in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad - three important satellite cities near Delhi, and will be in force till 30 April at least. Authorities may extend the order depending on the prevailing outbreak situations there.
Risk intelligence (17/03/2021) - Indonesia
The Indonesian government has indicated that it will allow people to travel to their hometowns for Idul Fitri this year in the annual mass exodus known as ‘mudik,’ despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi told a parliamentary commission meeting yesterday that the government will not prohibit people from traveling for Idul Fitri and that authorities will “tighten” measures to ensure adherence to health protocols.
Risk intelligence (16/03/2021) - India
India’s active COVID-19 caseload has been rising again over the last fortnight and has left health experts wondering whether the second wave of outbreak has already set in amid the country-wide vaccination drive.
India recorded the highest single-day jump in fresh infection number in nearly three months on Monday, 15 March - 26,291 new patients were added to the country’s tally over a period of 24 hours till 0800hrs, and 24,492 more over the next 24 hours.
The country has also reported a 33% rise in fresh COVID-19 cases on a week-to-week basis from 8-15 March.
Risk Intelligence (26/02/2021) - Malaysia
Our main report provides an update on the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in Malaysia. Available data indicates that the pace and scope of the outbreak have begun to contract, as the number of average daily new infections and active cases continues to decline.
These recent positive trends persisted throughout the week, suggesting that a tipping point has been reached, and that the outbreak has effectively begun to recede.
Risk intelligence (18/02/2021) - Indonesia Covid-19 prevention measures
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COVID-19 Update – Thailand in a Regional Context
COVID-19 Update – Thailand in a Regional Context
Mr Ian Leonard Betts will be giving a informed talk on COVID-19 matters pertaining to Thailand.
Reserve your place for the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) Zoom webinar, on Tuesday 23rd February at 4:00pm (Thai time), titled "COVID-19 Update – Thailand in a Regional Context".
This presentation will be followed by a Q&A session for the audience, for added perspective and discussion of the key issues.