Almost a third of people report lingering symptom 6-12 months after COVID-19 - Study
The study suggests that the most commonly reported long-term symptoms were changes in sense of smell and taste, as well as fatigue.
Sat Mar 05 2022
India celebrates 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses with song, film
India has so far reported 34.1 million COVID-19 cases and more than 452,000 deaths, most during a second wave of infections.
Thu Oct 21 2021
India's COVID-19 case total nears 20 million
With 368,147 new cases over the past 24 hours, India's total coronavirus infections now stand at 19.93 million.
Mon May 03 2021
India's record COVID-19 surge continues, vaccines run short
The government blames the resurgence mainly on crowding and a reluctance to wear masks as shops and offices have reopened.
Thu Apr 08 2021
South Africa asks Serum Institute of India to take back one million vaccine doses - Report
AstraZeneca has said its vaccine appeared to offer only limited protection against mild disease caused by the South African variant.
Tue Feb 16 2021
WHO gives green light to AstraZeneca COVID-19 jabs
The two versions given the seal of approval are being produced by the Serum Institute of India (SII), and in South Korea.
Tue Feb 16 2021
First doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrive in Afghanistan from India
Nazari said China also planned to send 200,000 doses of the vaccine.
Sun Feb 07 2021
India to make more COVID-19 vaccines to supply world: Modi
Serum Institute has embarked on a form of vaccine diplomacy, gifting millions of doses to neighbouring countries.
Fri Jan 29 2021
Inside the world's biggest vaccine factory, India's Serum Institute
Unlike the rival Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, Covishield can be stored and transported using standard refrigeration.
Sat Jan 23 2021
Fire hits building at Indian producer of COVID-19 vaccines
The company said the fire was restricted to a new facility it is constructing to increase production of COVID-19 vaccines.
Thu Jan 21 2021
India's vaccine diplomacy in south Asia pushes back against China
Free shipments of AstraZeneca's vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India have begun arriving in the Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Thu Jan 21 2021
India gears up for 'world's biggest vaccination drive'
COVID-19 cases rose by 12,584 on Tuesday - the lowest daily increase in several months - to 10.48 million.
Tue Jan 12 2021
India to start mammoth vaccination drive on January 16
The vaccine is to be free for the country's population of 1.3 billion.
Sun Jan 10 2021
Indian vaccine makers end spat, pledge 'smooth rollout' of COVID-19 shots
Serum Institute of India (SII) and Bharat Biotech jointly pledged to provide global access to their COVID-19 vaccines.
Tue Jan 05 2021
Serum Institute to focus on supplying COVID-19 vaccine to India first
Poonawalla said the company will be able to produce 400 million doses of AstraZeneca's vaccine by July 2021 and scale up further from there.
Tue Nov 24 2020
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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