Is COVID coming back? A fresh surge of cases sweep through Asia; Here’s what you need to know

As of May 2025, a new wave of COVID-19 infections is sweeping through parts of Asia, fueled by the JN.1 subvariant of the Omicron lineage. Countries like Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, and India are witnessing a notable uptick in cases, prompting health authorities to reintroduce preventive...