Reopen

Families in Afghanistan called on the Taliban yet again to open schools for girls in grades 7 to 12.

China will reopen its borders to tourists and resume issuing all visas Wednesday after a three-year halt during the pandemic as it sought to boost its tourism and economy.

The Transport Ministry said cruise ship operators and port authorities’ associations have adopted anti-virus guidelines.

Thousands of Malaysians working in Singapore returned home Friday as Malaysia fully reopened its borders after more than two years.

Nepal has reopened schools on Sunday amid a weakening third wave of COVID infection, after a month of virtual classes fueled by the Omicron variant.

The Pashupatinath Temple, which has been closed due to the third wave of coronavirus, will reopen on Friday, February 11, according to the Pashupati Area Development Trust.

Nepal’s capital on Monday announced it would ease strict pandemic measures, with plans to reopen schools and sports venues

Australia will open its borders to all vaccinated tourists and business travelers from Feb. 21

Malaysia and Singapore said Wednesday they will partially reopen their borders next week to fully vaccinated citizens.