A statue of an angel stands guard as people pay respect to their loved ones at a Catholic cemetery in Dagupan city, Philippines, Oct. 27, 2021.

Health Measures Push Filipinos to Visit Graves Early for All Souls’ Day

The government ordered cemeteries closed Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 as safeguard against further COVID-19 spread.

Health workers arrive by motorized canoe at a remote village in the town of Bani, Pangasinan province, where they set up a COVID-19 vaccination clinic, Sept. 7, 2021.

Philippines: Health Workers in Canoes Bring Vaccines to Rural Communities

2021-09-08

Villagers who travel for work have been bringing the virus home, local mayor says.

Shahrul Kamaruzaman lines the inside of the coffin at his workshop in Port Klang, Malaysia, July 28, 2021.

COVID-19 Surge Drives Demand for Malaysian Coffin Maker

2021-07-30

But 44-year-old Port Klang craftsman says he’s not interested in making a profit.

The morning sky silhouettes worshipers as they attend Eid-ul-Adha prayer services in Taguig city, Philippines, July 20, 2021.

Philippine, Indonesian Muslims Congregate for Eid-ul-Adha as Outbreak Deepens

2021-07-20

In Bangladesh, the government has lifted COVID-19 movement restrictions to accommodate the religious holiday.

Military honor guards stand beside a portrait of former Philippine President Benigno Aquino III during his wake at the Ateneo Church of Gesu in Quezon City, Metro Manila, June 25, 2021.

Filipinos Bid Farewell to Ex-President Benigno Aquino III (1960-2021)

The Philippines’ 15th president, 61, died in his sleep of complications from a longtime illness.

Girls in Yala province, Thailand, pray for COVID-19 to pass and for their loved ones to be safe as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr, May 13, 2021.

Muslims Mark Eid al-Fitr under COVID-19 Restrictions

For a second year, the coronavirus pandemic marred events marking the end of Ramadan.

Backstage becomes chaotic as performers get ready for the show, Jan. 24, 2021.

Thailand: Chinese Operas Adapt to COVID-19 Protocols

Called “Ngiew,” the performances feature a mixture of singing, dancing and acrobatics.

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