UK's Johnson warns of Omicron 'tidal wave', says two doses not enough
Data released on Friday showed that vaccine efficacy against symptomatic infection was substantially reduced.
Mon Dec 13 2021
Drop in COVID-19 vaccine efficacy against Delta seen in US nursing homes
The spread of the highly infectious Delta variant, which according to CDC data accounted last month for more than 80 pct of new U.S. infections.
Thu Aug 19 2021
Sinovac: No issue with vaccine efficacy - Khairy
The decision to stop administering the Sinovac vaccine in the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme is because its delivery has been completed and has nothing to do with the vaccine's efficacy.
Fri Jul 16 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: World Bank urges Malaysia govt to spend more for poor, Study shows on vaccine efficacy against Delta
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Wed Jun 23 2021
China considers mixing COVID-19 vaccines to boost protection rate
China's top disease control official said the country is formally considering mixing COVID-19 vaccines to further boosting vaccine efficacy.
Tue Apr 13 2021
In boost for COVID-19 battle, Pfizer vaccine found 94 pct effective in real world
Two doses of the Pfizer shot cut symptomatic COVID-19 cases by 94 pct across all age groups, and severe illnesses by nearly as much.
Thu Feb 25 2021
New COVID-19 variant defeats plasma treatment, may reduce vaccine efficacy
Researchers are racing to establish whether the vaccines currently being rolled out across the globe are effective against the so-called 501Y.V2 variant.
Wed Jan 20 2021
MOH to ensure COVID-19 vaccine fulfils WHO requirements - Health D-G
The vaccine should show a minimum level point estimate vaccine efficacy (VE) of 50 per cent in clinical trials.
Sun Nov 29 2020
Shot in the dark: Early COVID-19 vaccine efficacy explained
Unlike Pfizer's vaccine, Moderna's shot can be stored at normal fridge temperatures, which should make it easier to distribute.
Tue Nov 17 2020
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024