New study suggests COVID spread from deer to humans multiple times
Evolutionary analysis showed these white-tailed deer viruses originated from at least 109 independent spillovers from humans.
Thu Jul 13 2023
Chinese doctor who blew the whistle on SARS dies at 91
Dr. Jiang Yanyong who accused the govt of deliberately underreporting the spread of the disease, has died in a Beijing military hospital.
Wed Mar 15 2023
SARS-CoV-2 virus detected in 28 sewage water samples - Health DG
COVID-19 environmental surveillance using sewage water showed 28 out of 29 samples taken from international entry points contained the presence of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Experimental chewing gum reduces Omicron in saliva; sexual dysfunction, hair loss among long COVID symptoms
An experimental chewing gum that "traps" SARS-CoV-2 particles in saliva holds promise for curbing transmission of new variants of the virus.
Wed Jul 27 2022
RM15 mln in additional funds for third phase of SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance project
An additional fund of RM15 million under PICK has been approved for the third phase of the SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance project.
Mon May 09 2022
Japan's Shionogi says COVID-19 pill shows rapid clearance of virus
The pill, "demonstrated rapid clearance of the infectious SARS-CoV-2 virus", Shionogi said.
Mon Apr 25 2022
Is it okay to not be okay? - The Omicron times opinion divide
The Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 is making its omnipresence felt across all parts of the globe.
Sun Feb 06 2022
COVID-19: South African hospital sees less serious disease, coming end of Omicron surge
Researchers believe they have discovered an important way to identify SARS-CoV-2 variants that are likely to spread.
Sat Jan 08 2022
Thousands message late Chinese COVID whistleblower doctor 2 years on
Li Wenliang's death led to an outpouring of grief on social media at a time when people were on edge about the virus.
Thu Dec 30 2021
Vaccine can protect pregnant women from COVID-19 damage to placenta, fetus - Swiss experts
According to the findings of research teams of the institute, the virus can rapidly multiply and infect human placenta cells.
Sat Nov 06 2021
US spy agencies say origins of COVID-19 may never be known
US intelligence agencies said they may never be able to identify the origins of COVID-19.
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
Delta overwhelming other Covid variants of concern: WHO
Delta has all but elbowed out the three other Covid-19 VOC, which now represent a tiny fraction of the samples being sequenced, WHO said.
Thu Sep 23 2021
Guangzhou's real-world study shows Sinovac effective against Delta variant
A recent research on the effectiveness of two doses of COVID-19 vaccine showed that it provided sufficient protection against the spread of the deadly Delta variant worldwide.
Mon Sep 13 2021
Whither Ivermectin
Even human-grade Ivermectin is strictly not for self-medication until proper guidance from the health authorities.
Thu Aug 26 2021
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024