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
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
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024