COVID infection gives similar immunity to vaccination: Study
Ten months after getting COVID, people still had an 88 per cent lower risk of reinfection, hospitalisation and death, according to a study.
Mon Feb 20 2023
Repeat COVID is riskier than first infection, study finds
Reinfection with COVID-19 increases the risk of both acute outcomes and long COVID, Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly said.
Fri Nov 11 2022
Two-thirds of Omicron cases in England reinfections - Study
The finding is seen as further evidence of the Omicron variant's ability to dodge the immune systems of those previously infected with the virus.
Thu Jan 27 2022
Study suggests past COVID infection may not fend off Omicron
South African scientists are warning that reinfections among people who've already battled COVID-19 appear to be more likely with the new Omicron variant than with earlier coronavirus mutants.
Sat Dec 04 2021
WHO names new COVID variant omicron, cautions against travel measures
Preliminary evidence suggested there is an increased risk of reinfection and there had been a detrimental change in COVID-19 epidemiology.
Sat Nov 27 2021
Singapore probing COVID-19 re-infections after cases in workers dormitory
Singapore's manpower ministry said authorities were investigating the possibility of COVID-19 re-infections in a migrant workers' dormitory.
Thu Apr 22 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Lancet medical journal says older people are more prone to reinfection of COVID-19 than younger people.
Thu Mar 18 2021
Covid reinfections are possible. Should we worry?
The problem with coronavirus antibodies is that they wane so quickly and you can get reinfected with the same strain.
Wed Oct 14 2020
Covid-19 reinfection casts doubt on virus immunity: Study
COVID-19 patients may experience more severe symptoms the second time they are infected, according to research released Tuesday.
Tue Oct 13 2020
COVID-19: Rising relapse cases in South Korea raise alert
The KCDC said it is looking into whether those who tested positive again were examples of reinfection or whether the virus reactivated.
Tue Apr 14 2020
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024