Why some kids face potentially-fatal complications from Covid-19
The Epstein-Barr virus could be the reason why some children develop a life-threatening syndrome from Covid-19.
Remembering war-like Covid-19 pandemic
PETALING JAYA: Dr Chang Chee Seong was a general practitioner, working in a clinic chain when the Covid-19 pandemic hit in March 2020.
Five young volunteers exposed to Covid-19 virus in Singapore’s first human challenge trial
Five young volunteers here have been deliberately exposed to the Covid-19 virus in the country's first human challenge study, paving the way for more of such studies to be conducted here to strengthen Singapore's disease preparedness and response.
Fake Covid-19 jab trial: Suspended Singaporean doctor recants statements he gave police
SINGAPORE: Prosecutors in the fake Covid-19 jab trial crossed swords with suspended doctor Jipson Quah over police statements he gave, in which he had singled out co-accused Iris Koh as the mastermind of the scheme.
Five years on, the economic impact of COVID-19 lingers
(Reuters) - Five years after the World Health Organization first described the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic, its effects are still being felt on the global economy.
Covid-19: Where we are five years on
The pandemic is over, but the virus remains with us and there are still lessons to be learnt.
Youths face lasting Covid-19 scars
Poor mental health and slow learning developments continue to impact young people long after the pandemic.
Elderly haj pilgrims reminded to get Covid-19 vaccine
KUALA LUMPUR: Haj pilgrims aged 65 and above, as well as those identified as high-risk through health screenings, are reminded to get the COVID-19 vaccine free of charge at 247 selected health clinics nationwide from Feb 17.
Chinese team finds new bat coronavirus that could infect humans via same route as Covid-19
Research was led by Shi Zhengli, a virologist known as the 'batwoman', who is best known for her work on coronaviruses at a lab in Wuhan
Covid-19, influenza vaccination mandatory for high-risk haj pilgrims
KUALA LUMPUR: All prospective haj pilgrims are required to obtain the meningococcal vaccine, while the Covid-19 and influenza vaccines are mandatory for those in high-risk groups.
Chinese researchers find bat virus enters human cells via same pathway as Covid-19
A newly discovered bat coronavirus uses the same cell-surface protein to gain entry into human cells as the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes Covid-19, raising the possibility that it could someday spread to humans, Chinese researchers have reported.
Dr Dzul: Malaysia receives 2,220 mpox vaccines through Asean Covid-19 Response Fund
PETALING JAYA: A total of 2,220 doses of the MVA-BN vaccine for mpox prevention have been received under the Asean Covid-19 Response Fund, benefiting 1,100 individuals at risk of infection, says the Health Minister.
European measles cases doubled in 2024 after vaccinaton levels fell post-COVID
BERLIN (Reuters) -Measles cases in the European region doubled in 2024 to a more than 25-year-high, the World Health Organisation and UNICEF said on Thursday, as they urged action to restore vaccination levels that slumped after the COVID-19 pandemic.
N. Korea sees first Western tourists since Covid-19
Western tour agencies entered North Korea for the first time on Thursday since the end of the pandemic, the companies said, voicing hopes the isolated country may soon reopen a border city to foreign visitors.
Italy's demographic crisis worsens as births hit record low
ROME (Reuters) - Italy's demographic crisis deepened in 2024 as the number of births hit a new record low, emigration accelerated and the population continued to shrink, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Monday.
Indonesia's island paradise is experiencing a tourism boom
Bali remains as the country's top travel hotspot as travel surges post-pandemic draws millions.
Tom Cruise, 'Superman' and 'Avatar' hold keys to 2025 box office
Those films and more are giving cinema operators hope that the long recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic will continue in 2025.
Singapore's MRT, LRT ridership surpasses pre-Covid-19 levels for first time in 2024
SINGAPORE: Ridership on Singapore’s MRT and LRT lines surpassed pre-Covid-19 levels for the first time in 2024, even though the average daily number of overall rides on public transport still came in below that in 2019.
Singapore ministers visit Johor royal family’s Hari Raya open house, reaffirm strong ties
JOHOR BARU (The Straits Times/ANN): Two Singaporean cabinet ministers attended the Johor royal family's Hari Raya Open House on March 31, continuing an annual tradition that reaffirms Singapore's strong ties with Johor.
Winter flu season in Hong Kong ends with fewer critical cases, says Centre for Health Protection
HONG KONG: Hong Kong largely escaped the 11-week winter flu season, with far fewer critical cases thanks to increased vaccination efforts, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) announced on Thursday (March 27).
