Explainer: Eris, BA.2.86: Do I need to worry about COVID again?
COVID infections and hospitalizations have been rising in the US, Europe and Asia, with more cases attributed to the EG.5 "Eris" subvariant.
Mon Aug 21 2023
COVID vaccines do not cause major menstrual issues: study
Some women have reported changes in their menstrual cycle after getting the mRNA shots from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna.
Sat May 20 2023
Swiss to destroy 9 million expired Moderna COVID-19 jabs
Other countries too have destroyed hundreds million of doses of expired vaccines.
Fri Oct 21 2022
US COVID vaccines start to roll out for young children
US regulators authorised Moderna Inc's two-dose vaccine for children aged six months to five years.
Wed Jun 22 2022
COVID worsens asthma in children; booster after infection not as beneficial vs Omicron
Booster after infection adds little extra benefit vs Omicron.
Wed May 04 2022
Moderna to set up new subsidiary in Malaysia
It demonstrates the company's continued commitment to the Asia-Pacific region as an essential part of its long-term strategy and commercial vision.
Wed Feb 16 2022
Moderna CEO says vaccines likely less effective against Omicron
Vaccine resistance could lead to more sickness and hospitalisations and prolong the pandemic.
Tue Nov 30 2021
US CDC back Moderna, J&J COVID-19 vaccine boosters, mix-and-match shots
Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose, according to CDC.
Fri Oct 22 2021
From COVID to cancer: High hopes for 'versatile' mRNA
Researchers have been working for decades to try to figure out how to use messenger RNA for other vaccinations to treat illnesses.
Sat Oct 16 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Data suggests mRNA booster dose generates stronger antibody response after J&J shot.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Vaccines prevent severe COVID, even from Delta: Study
Vaccination is highly effective at preventing severe cases of COVID-19, even against the Delta variant, a vast study in France has shown.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Nobel Medicine Prize for COVID-19 vaccine? It may be too soon
If the work that went into developing the vaccines is not recognised when this year's prize is announced on Monday, it will win the award in years to come.
Fri Oct 01 2021
Singapore detects more than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases for second day on Sept 29
Of a total of 2,268 new cases, the republic's Ministry of Health (MOH) said 1,810 were cases reported in the community.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Calls grow among experts in Singapore for a vaccine mandate as COVID-19 spikes
Of vaccinated people in Singapore who caught the virus from May 1 to Sept. 16, only 0.09 pct of them had to go into intensive care or died.
Tue Sep 21 2021
Pfizer/BioNTech say data show COVID-19 vaccine safe and protective in kids
The companies said the vaccine generated an immune response in the 5-to-11-year-olds in their Phase II/III clinical trial.
Mon Sep 20 2021
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024