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
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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