WHO says JN.1 COVID strain a 'variant of interest', poses low risk
While there might be more cases with the variant, JN.1 doesn't pose a greater risk, said Andrew Pekosz, a virologist.
Wed Dec 20 2023
Explainer: Do I need to worry about COVID again?
Nicknamed "Pirola" on social media, the BA.2.86 Omicron subvariant is being tracked by both the WHO and CDC.
Sat Sep 09 2023
With wave of infections looming, is it time for another round of Covid-19 booster shots?
Two new subvariants of COVID-19, known as Eris and Fornax, have begun to circulate the U.S. in recent weeks.
Wed Aug 23 2023
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
What is 'Eris', the new COVID variant?
Health officials are pointing at the EG.5 "Eris" coronavirus, a subvariant of the Omicron lineage that originally emerged November of 2021.
Tue Aug 15 2023
MoH encourages wearing face masks, same SOP applies
Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said so far no new guidelines have been issued despite the emergence of new omicron subvariants.
Thu Apr 27 2023
Factbox - What are the new BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 coronavirus variants, and why it matters
BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 are among the more than 300 sublineages of the Omicron variant circulating globally.
Sun Nov 06 2022
Japan registers record 250,403 COVID-19 cases within past 24 hours
Like many other countries, Japan is currently facing the seventh wave of COVID-19 linked to the spread of the Omicron BA.5 subvariant.
Thu Aug 11 2022
Australians urged to work from home as winter Omicron wave swamps hospitals
Australia is facing a third Omicron wave driven by the new subvariants, BA.4 and BA.5 as cases surge above 300,000 in the last seven days.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Explainer - Scientists on alert over rising cases caused by Omicron cousin BA.2
Here's what we know so far about the new subvariant which is starting to outcompete BA.1 in parts of Europe and Asia.
Mon Jan 31 2022
WHO keeping close eye on Delta subvariant
WHO is closely tracking a Delta subvariant to determine whether it was more transmissible than the original strain, as COVID-19 cases rise globally again.
Sat Oct 30 2021
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
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024