News National News National MoH: COVID vaccines remain vital amid concerns over Omicron Health experts warn that it is still too early to know severity of new variant December 2, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – COVID-19 vaccines will continue to play a vital role in offering protection amid concerns on the spread of the…
News National News National Majority of Brunei December Festival events to be held online due to COVID-19 Organisers have lined up 50 events to promote domestic tourism December 1, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Brunei December Festival is returning for its fifth year, but majority of the 50 events will be held…
News National News National Certified COVID antigen tests available at 12 centres Individuals unvaccinated by choice will pay for their own tests, which range from $7.50 to $20 November 30, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Health has appointed 12 clinics and healthcare businesses to issue certificates as proof of individuals taking…
News National News National Brunei to vaccinate children aged 5-11 early next year Weekly coronavirus case count has risen 18% but ICU admissions remain stable November 29, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei will expand its COVID-19 vaccination programme to children aged 5 to 11 next year, the health minister announced…
News National News National MoH looking to bring in COVID antiviral pills Brunei has hit the 80% vaccination target earlier than expected November 29, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The Ministry of Health is looking to procure two types of experimental COVID-19 pills that have shown promise in…
News National News National 3,000 people to participate in local study on protective immunity of COVID-19 vaccines The findings will be used to devise strategies for Brunei's booster programme November 28, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A Bruneian study measuring the protective immunity of the three COVID-19 vaccines is due to kick off Monday. The…
News National News National Brunei bars arrivals from 8 African countries over Omicron variant fears Gov't says unvaccinated employees can return to workplaces from December 1, but must perform antigen tests every two days November 27, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei has joined other countries around the world in imposing travel bans on eight southern African nations as a…
News National News National MoH keeps an eye on new potentially concerning COVID variant WHO will meet on Friday to discuss the B.1.1.529 strain that has stoked fears of vaccine resistance November 26, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The health ministry is monitoring a newly-identified COVID-19 variant that has sparked global fears of vaccine resistance and increased…
News National News National Brunei to start COVID vaccine booster rollout for seniors on Nov 26 MoH says getting a third vaccine dose is not mandatory, but studies show waning immunity six months after second jab November 25, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Seniors aged 50 and above will be able to take COVID-19 booster jabs from November 26, the health minister…
News National News National COVID-19: Brunei to delay move towards endemic phase Case reproduction number stays below 1, indicating that outbreak is under control November 24, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei will not immediately enter the endemic phase of its COVID-19 recovery plan once it hits the 80 percent…