Britain detects first human case of flu strain similar to pig virus
UKHSA said the case was detected as part of routine national flu surveillance and the source of infection was not known.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Heavy snow briefly closes runways at Britain's Manchester Airport
The Met Office said some roads and railways could be affected with expected "longer journey times by road, bus and train services."
Thu Jan 19 2023
Mistakes at UK COVID testing lab may have led to deaths of 20 people
Britain has one of the highest coronavirus death tolls in the world, with more than 177,000 deaths since the pandemic started in 2020.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Monkeypox cases in Britain pass 1,000, world total now 3,413
Almost a third of all cases in the world reported since the current outbreak started emerged in Britain, Xinhua reported.
Wed Jun 29 2022
Health agency confirms community spread of monkeypox in England
The current outbreak is the first time that the virus has been passed from person to person in England.
Thu Jun 02 2022
Why don't most people with COVID need to test for another 30 days, even if they're re-exposed?
In some countries, you may not need to re-test for 90 days, unless you develop new symptoms.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Boosters increase protection against death from Omicron in over-50s to 95 pct - UKHSA
UKHSA said that data continued to show high levels of protection against hospitalisation from the booster.
Fri Jan 28 2022
Boosters significantly restore protection vs Omicron, UK says
The early findings from a real-world analysis are some of the earliest data on the protection against Omicron outside of lab studies.
Sat Dec 11 2021
Asian and European countries, alarmed by new COVID variant, tighten curbs
Singapore says it would restrict arrivals from South Africa and countries nearby as a precaution.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Britain alarmed by new COVID-19 variant spreading in South Africa
The variant has a spike protein that was dramatically different to the one in the original coronavirus that COVID-19 vaccines are based on.
Fri Nov 26 2021
UK to begin offering COVID antibody testing to general public for first time - Media
The govt's new programme is intended to produce data on antibody protections for people following infection by different COVID-19 variants.
Sun Aug 22 2021
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
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024