Omicron lasts three days less than Delta for boosted - Study
The study also found that people with Omicron are significantly less likely to lose their sense of smell.
Sat Apr 09 2022
COVID: No cases of Omicron XE in Malaysia so far - Khairy
WHO, through its latest report, states that this variant is a recombinant strain, a mutant hybrid of Omicron BA.1 and BA.2.
Tue Apr 05 2022
'Deltacron' likely result of lab error: Experts
Cypriot media reported the discovery Saturday, describing it as having "the genetic background of the Delta variant along with some of the mutations of Omicron".
Tue Jan 11 2022
Delhi imposes weekend curfew as COVID cases multiply, chief minister tests positive
The daily caseload was the highest since early September and experts suspect the highly transmissible Omicron variant has begun to overtake the Delta variant.
Tue Jan 04 2022
Timeline: Key moments of COVID-19 pandemic
The upcoming New Year's Eve will mark the second anniversary of the first reported COVID-19 case in Wuhan, China.
Thu Dec 30 2021
Omicron cannot escape T cells; boosters protect households from Omicron
Booster-vaccinated people were 56% less likely to become infected in the Omicron households than those who had not received a booster jab.
Thu Dec 30 2021
WHO's Tedros concerned about 'tsunami of cases' from COVID-19 variants
Delta and Omicrom are now twin threats driving up cases to record numbers, leading to spikes in hospitalisation and deaths, Tedros said.
Thu Dec 30 2021
South Africa study suggests Omicron could displace Delta
Research shows that people who were infected with Omicron, developed enhanced immunity to the Delta variant.
Tue Dec 28 2021
With updated info, Singapore adjusts approach in managing Omicron
International evidence indicates the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is likely to be more transmissible yet less severe than the Delta variant.
Mon Dec 27 2021
AstraZeneca vaccine booster shot effective against Omicron - Oxford lab study
After a three-dose course of the vaccine, neutralising levels against Omicron were similar to those against the virus's Delta variant after two doses.
Thu Dec 23 2021
Omicron variant probably more transmissible than Delta, says Khairy
The new COVID-19 B.1.1.529 variant, now named Omicron, is probably more transmissible than the Delta variant, but it is not yet known how virulent the virus is, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Tue Nov 30 2021
S.African doctor says patients with Omicron variant have "very mild" symptoms
The doctor noticed seven patients at her clinic who had symptoms different from the dominant Delta variant, albeit "very mild".
Sun Nov 28 2021
COVID: 1,047 new cases of Delta variant detected Oct 29-Nov 4 - Health DG
A total of 1,047 new variant of concern (VOC) cases, namely, the Delta, has been detected from Oct 29 until today.
Thu Nov 04 2021
WHO keeping close eye on Delta subvariant
WHO is closely tracking a Delta subvariant to determine whether it was more transmissible than the original strain, as COVID-19 cases rise globally again.
Sat Oct 30 2021
MOH detects 134 new VOC cases from Oct 7-19 - Health DG
The Ministry of Health (MOH) detected 134 new cases involving variants of concern (VOC) of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from Oct 7 to 19, says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Tue Oct 19 2021
Egypt plans to offer 'comprehensive proposal' to rebuild Gaza while Palestinians remain in Strip
Egypt says it is looking forward to cooperating with US President Donald Trump to reach comprehensive and just peace in the region.
Wed Feb 12 2025
Malaysia exported RM288.23 mil palm oil and palm-based products to Central Asia in 2024
Central Asia is an important export destination for Malaysian palm oil, says Datuk Chan Foong Hin.
Wed Feb 12 2025
GISB CEO, 21 others plead not guilty to being members of organised crime group
The charges provide for imprisonment of between five and 20 years upon conviction.
Wed Feb 12 2025
Malaysian court orders government, analyst to pay damages in Mongolian murder case
Court orders Abdul Razak Baginda to pay a total of more than 9 million ringgit to the family of murdered Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu.
Wed Feb 12 2025
Ten million Indians take holy dip on key day of Kumbh Mela festival
Hindus consider this year's event even more significant as having the power to free them of the cycle of rebirth.
Wed Feb 12 2025
Spain's former soccer chief Rubiales says player Hermoso consented to kiss
Jenni Hermoso says she was pressured to agree to a statement downplaying the kiss.
Wed Feb 12 2025
With Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for 'large-scale' staff cuts
The executive order was the latest effort by Donald Trump and Elon Musk to shrink and align the US govt with Trump's policy priorities.
Wed Feb 12 2025
EPF denies claims regarding MAHB investment
In a statement today, EPF said that these claims are unfounded.
Wed Feb 12 2025
Woman hits senior citizen on head with brick, escapes with gold chain
According to police, the suspect approached the victim on the pretext of asking about a house for rent.
Wed Feb 12 2025
Crypto: Understanding ETFs within Malaysia’s digital landscape
Cryptocurrency investing, once complex and volatile, is becoming more mainstream and regulated with the introduction of exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Wed Feb 12 2025