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What is 'Eris', the new COVID variant?

What is 'Eris', the new COVID variant?

Health officials are pointing at the EG.5 "Eris" coronavirus, a subvariant of the Omicron lineage that originally emerged November of 2021.
Tue Aug 15 2023
S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases above 20,000 for second day

S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases above 20,000 for second day

South Korea's new coronavirus cases stayed over 20,000 for a second day Wednesday.
Wed May 17 2023
Mistakes at UK COVID testing lab may have led to deaths of 20 people

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
Beijing shuts parks, museums as China's COVID cases rise

Beijing shuts parks, museums as China's COVID cases rise

China fights a spike in cases, deepening concerns about its economy and dampening hopes for a quick post-coronavirus reopening.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Factbox - What are the new BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 coronavirus variants, and why it matters

Factbox - What are the new BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 coronavirus variants, and why it matters

BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 are among the more than 300 sublineages of the Omicron variant circulating globally.
Sun Nov 06 2022
Not 'lying flat': China to persist with tough COVID policies

Not 'lying flat': China to persist with tough COVID policies

China will persist with its COVID-19 policies to guard against new coronavirus strains and the risks they bring.
Wed Oct 12 2022
Canada to remove all COVID travel restrictions from Oct 1

Canada to remove all COVID travel restrictions from Oct 1

The country had passed the peak of the latest wave of coronavirus infections, the government said.
Tue Sep 27 2022
Tennis - Djokovic has no regrets about missing Slams due to unvaccinated status

Tennis - Djokovic has no regrets about missing Slams due to unvaccinated status

Novak Djokovic missed two of this year's four Grand Slams due to not being vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
Fri Sep 23 2022
German man gets life sentence for murdering cashier in COVID mask row - dpa

German man gets life sentence for murdering cashier in COVID mask row - dpa

Prosecutors said the cashier had asked the man to comply with rules and wear a face mask while paying for beer.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Russia's daily COVID cases cross 30,000 for first time since mid-March

Russia's daily COVID cases cross 30,000 for first time since mid-March

Sixty-three people in Russia died of coronavirus over the past day, the country's taskforce against the virus said.
Thu Aug 18 2022
Russia daily COVID cases hit highest since April

Russia daily COVID cases hit highest since April

41 people in Russia died of coronavirus over the last day, the country's anti-COVID-19 taskforce said in an update.
Thu Jul 28 2022
COVID symptoms almost resolved, Biden says he is feeling great

COVID symptoms almost resolved, Biden says he is feeling great

Biden, who tested positive for the coronavirus last Thursday, has been treated with the antiviral drug Paxlovid.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Controversial Indonesian cleric released on parole

Controversial Indonesian cleric released on parole

Rizieq was found guilty of breaching coronavirus curbs when he held and attended several mass events at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Explainer - What is the BA.5 variant and why does it seem to be reinfecting so many people with COVID-19?

Explainer - What is the BA.5 variant and why does it seem to be reinfecting so many people with COVID-19?

BA.5, part of the Omicron family, is the latest coronavirus variant to cause widespread waves of infection globally.
Thu Jul 14 2022
WHO says monkeypox is not yet a health emergency

WHO says monkeypox is not yet a health emergency

According to UN, the "global emergency" label currently only applies to the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing efforts to eradicate polio.
Mon Jun 27 2022
Biden or Trump can still rescue TikTok; here's how

Biden or Trump can still rescue TikTok; here's how

So how could Trump or Biden prevent TikTok from going dark?
Sat Jan 18 2025
Africa's youth protests: A storm brewing for 2025?

Africa's youth protests: A storm brewing for 2025?

Africa sees a wave of youth-led protests fuelled by frustrations over rampant corruption, poor governance, high living costs, unemployment.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Rocking the cradle: Embracing pregnancy after 40

Rocking the cradle: Embracing pregnancy after 40

Age is no longer a barrier for Malaysian women to embrace motherhood, thanks to advancements in fertility treatments.
Sat Jan 18 2025
The big DC mystery: Where will Trump and his circle hang out?

The big DC mystery: Where will Trump and his circle hang out?

For four years, the bar at Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington was the place to be seen for Donald Trump's circle of allies.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis

Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis

By the end of year, the island could be producing up to 1,400 tonnes of trash a day, overwhelming its sole landfill, deputy mayor says.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Analysis - Biden to hand unfinished agenda to Trump for chaotic Mideast

Analysis - Biden to hand unfinished agenda to Trump for chaotic Mideast

Joe Biden's record on the world stage is likely to be heavily defined by his handling of the 15-month war in Gaza.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Biden administration will not enforce TikTok ban, says White House official

Biden administration will not enforce TikTok ban, says White House official

This leaves the incoming Donald Trump administration to make the decision, according to a White House official.
Sat Jan 18 2025
AWANI Tonight: 17th Jan 2025

AWANI Tonight: 17th Jan 2025

#AWANITonight with Faye Kwan

- M’sia to continue engaging with both U.S. and China - PM
- Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns

#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: U.S. tightens rule on AI chip exports, what's the impact on M'sia?

AWANI Tonight: U.S. tightens rule on AI chip exports, what's the impact on M'sia?

The US is set to roll out strict export controls on advanced AI chips. National AI Office Head Sam Majid says the impact on Malaysia will remain minimal for now.
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: Apple loses top spot in China’s smartphone market

AWANI Tonight: Apple loses top spot in China’s smartphone market

Apple has been dethroned as China’s top smartphone seller, plunging 17% in 2024. Local brands Vivo and Huawei have overtaken the tech giant, bringing it now to 3rd place.
Fri Jan 17 2025