Biden tests positive for COVID-19: An infectious disease doctor explains the risks and treatments available for the president
Current best medical practice is to give antiviral treatments to patients who have recently developed mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms.
Fri Jul 22 2022
EXPLAINER - Some patients reporting COVID rebounds after taking Pfizer pills
Some patients have reported that COVID-19 symptoms recurred after completing treatment and experiencing improvement.
Thu May 12 2022
Diabetics more likely to have severe COVID-19 symptoms - Khairy
Diabetes is not only associated with an excessive sugar intake but is also closely linked to uncontrolled eating and unhealthy lifestyle.
Wed Apr 06 2022
AstraZeneca seeks US authorisation of drug to prevent COVID-19
A late-stage trial showed the drug reduced the risk of people developing any COVID-19 symptoms by 77 pct.
Tue Oct 05 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
About 1 in 10 kids have lingering COVID-19 symptoms.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Biden pushes for long COVID sufferers to be protected by law
It aims to protect those with long-term COVID-19 symptoms "have access to the rights and resources that are due under the disability law".
Tue Jul 27 2021
Infected MOH staff with two vaccine doses experience mild COVID-19 symptoms
Employees of the Ministry of Health (MOH) who were infected with COVID-19 after having completed two doses of vaccination only experienced mild symptoms, said Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.
Wed Jun 30 2021
Rapid KL urges passengers to go for screening after COVID-19 positive admissions on Twitter
Passengers who boarded the Kelana Jaya LRT line and the Kajang MRT line between 7.30 am and 8.30 am yesterday have been recommended to undergo health screening if they develop COVID-19 symptoms.
Sat May 29 2021
Study finds Apple Watch effective in early detection of COVID-19 symptoms
The new study from the US highlights the advantages of such devices when it comes to meeting health needs during a pandemic.
Wed Feb 10 2021
Female reproductive hormones could help protect against severe forms of COVID-19
A UIC researcher has shown that estrogen and progesterone could also have a protective effect against certain COVID-19 symptoms.
Thu Nov 26 2020
British PM Johnson self-isolating after COVID-19 contact
Johnson met lawmakers in Downing Street on Thursday, including Lee Anderson, a Conservative Party member who subsequently developed COVID-19 symptoms and tested positive.
Mon Nov 16 2020
Could your Fitbit or Apple Watch detect early COVID-19 symptoms?
Wearable devices typically are being studied as ways to identify people who are potentially infected with COVID-19 before symptoms appear.
Fri Jul 24 2020
Chini by-election: MOH to closely monitor voters for COVID-19 symptoms
The Health Ministry (MOH) will be closely monitoring voters for COVID-19 symptoms during the Chini state by-election tomorrow.
Fri Jul 03 2020
Malaysian Embassy in Sudan monitoring students with COVID-19 symptoms
The Malaysian Embassy in Sudan is monitoring the conditions of Malaysian students with COVID-19 symptoms in the African country.
Tue Jun 09 2020
Fatigue, loss of sense of smell, taste also COVID-19 symptoms, says Health DG
These are in addition to the more common symptoms such as fever, cough, cold, diarrhoea and shortness of breath.
Wed May 27 2020
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024