Oxford COVID vaccine produces strong immune response from booster shot - Study
Researchers say a third shot of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine produces a strong immune response.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Five things to know about the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine
Cases of rare blood clots in vaccinated people have prompted numerous countries to halt or limit rollout.
Tue Apr 06 2021
UK health regulator may restrict AstraZeneca shot for younger people
Britain's health regulator is considering a proposal to restrict the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in younger people.
Mon Apr 05 2021
Ontario says seniors won't get AstraZeneca vaccine
Canada's regulator approved the Oxford-AstraZeneca last week for all adults including seniors.
Wed Mar 03 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Japan confirms a new variant of COVID-19, and an infection cluster emerged at a Tokyo immigration facility.
Fri Feb 19 2021
Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID shot less effective against South African variant: study
In the small phase I/II trial, early data shows limited efficacy against mild disease primarily due to the B.1.351 South African variant.
Sun Feb 07 2021
There are 4,000 variants of virus that causes COVID-19, UK minister says
All manufacturers, Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Oxford-AstraZeneca and others are looking at how they can improve their vaccine to make sure that we are ready for any variant.
Thu Feb 04 2021
Tears and fears as India's huge coronavirus vaccine push falters
India's huge coronavirus vaccination drive is behind schedule, hampered by technical glitches and safety fears.
Sun Jan 24 2021
Sri Lanka approves vaccine amid warnings of virus spread
Sri Lanka on Friday approved the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for COVID-19 amid warnings from doctors that front-line health workers should be quickly inoculated.
Fri Jan 22 2021
Pakistan approves Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
Pakistan will get the vaccines through the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization, or GAVI, and other alternative international sources.
Sun Jan 17 2021
EU regulator is considering Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
The European Medicines Agency said AstraZeneca and Oxford University have submitted an application for their COVID-19 vaccine to be licensed across the European Union.
Tue Jan 12 2021
Approval of Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID shot could help relax COVID restrictions, minister says
If it was approved there would be a "significant increase" in vaccine available.
Mon Dec 28 2020
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024