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But some issues remain, such as the threshold for herd immunity, new variants and length of immunity.
The Philippines is the last South-east Asian nation to begin its Covid-19 vaccination programme.
Hong Kong recorded 14 confirmed cases of Covid-19 on Monday.
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The outcome could depend on the special Asean foreign ministers meeting being planned for Tuesday.
It is a lucrative business and even when corrupt practices are widely known, the authorities can be slow to act.
The pandemic is also threatening the prospects for those wanting to?go?overseas to work.
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