Indonesia says detects first locally transmitted Omicron case
The first confirmed case was a man who visited a restaurant in Jakarta's central business district earlier this month.
Tue Dec 28 2021
Singapore reports first locally transmitted Omicron case
Singapore has detected its first locally transmitted case of the COVID-19 variant Omicron in a member of staff at the city state's airport, warning that more Omicron cases are likely to be detected.
Fri Dec 10 2021
COVID: Singapore reports 35 new cases; 16 in community
Singapore has reported 16 new cases of locally transmitted COVID-19 infection for the past 24 hours, reportedly the highest number of community cases since July last year.
Thu Apr 29 2021
COVID: 17 cases of South African B.1.351 variant detected
The phylogenetic analysis, as well as geographical linkages, showed the probability that the locally transmitted cases have originated from the same source of infection.
Wed Apr 14 2021
Chinese city on Myanmar border orders home quarantine, COVID-19 tests
China's city of Ruili that borders Myanmar ordered on Wednesday a one-week home quarantine due to new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases.
Wed Mar 31 2021
COVID: Malaysian one of two new community cases in Singapore on Thursday
The Malaysian man was one of two new cases of locally transmitted COVID-19 infection reported in Singapore on Thursday.
Fri Feb 26 2021
Taiwan reports first locally transmitted COVID-19 case since April
The new locally-transmitted case was a woman in her 30s who had close contact with the New Zealand pilot.
Tue Dec 22 2020
China tests millions after coronavirus flare-ups in 3 cities
Chinese authorities are testing millions of people, imposing lockdowns and shutting down schools after multiple locally transmitted coronavirus cases were discovered in three cities.
Mon Nov 23 2020
Mainland China reports 42 new COVID-19 cases vs 16 a day earlier
Of the new cases, 22 of them were locally transmitted infections in Xinjiang following an apparent mass infection in Kashgar.
Wed Oct 28 2020
Mainland China reports first local COVID-19 infections in nearly two months
Mainland China reported its first locally transmitted COVID-19 infections in nearly two months.
Tue Oct 13 2020
COVID-19: 12 new cases, one death reported today - Health DG
A total of 12 new positive COVID-19 cases - seven of them locally transmitted - and one new death were reported in the country today.
Fri Jul 31 2020
Hong Kong mandates masks in all indoor public areas
The Asian financial hub tightened social distancing measures in July after a spike of locally transmitted cases.
Wed Jul 22 2020
Hong Kong reports first locally transmitted coronavirus cases in weeks
Authorities are scrambling to trace the origin of the infection.
Wed May 13 2020
Singapore reports two new Zika cases at Kensington Park Drive
Two cases of locally-transmitted Zika virus infection in Singapore have been confirmed at Kensington Park Drive today.
Wed Jun 21 2017
Zika cases in Singapore climbs to 151, second pregnant woman infected
The Singapore government said on Thursday it had discovered 31 more cases of locally transmitted Zika virus.
Thu Sep 01 2016
Over 140,000 evacuated as floods worsen
The flood situation in several states has worsened, with the number of evacuees rising to 142,684 this evening, and four fatalities have been reported so far.
Sat Nov 30 2024
[COLUMNIST] The cost of growing old: Rising medical costs and the insurance dilemma
Healthcare insurance premiums, meant as safety nets for access and financial relief, are now becoming increasingly inaccessible.
Sat Nov 30 2024
ANALYSIS - Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it
The study, will likely set course for lawmakers and tech platforms around the world as they navigate a push to age-restrict social media.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Will the fragile peace between Hezbollah and Israel hold?
Hezbollah continues to claim that it defeated the Israeli military in Lebanon and says its forces will ensure IDF adheres to the ceasefire.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery, a quick recovery option
Prostate cancer is experienced by one in 120 men in Malaysia, especially those above the age of 50.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Astro AWANI shines with five wins at MPRA 2024
Astro AWANI excels after winning five awards at the Malaysia Public Relations Awards 2024 in Kuala Lumpur
Fri Nov 29 2024
Flood situation continues to worsen, victims exceed 120,000
The flood situation across the country continues to worsen, with the number of victims in nine states reaching 120,272 people
Fri Nov 29 2024
Starbucks serves South Koreans coffee and glimpse into the North
Hundreds show up for the opening of the US coffeehouse chain's newest store in an observatory near the city of Gimpo.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16
A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January with the ban to take effect by Nov. 2025.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Putin denies he tried to frighten Merkel with dog Koni
Angela Merkel wrote in her new memoir "Freedom" that, Vladimir Putin sometimes brought the pet to meetings with foreign guests.
Fri Nov 29 2024