New Zealand virus outbreak is first of UK variant: Officials
There were no results yet from sequencing of a third case linked to the Auckland cluster, all members of the same family.
Mon Feb 15 2021
Vietnam confirms latest virus outbreak is more contagious UK variant
Gene sequencing showed that 12 of 276 newly detected patients are positive with the UK variant, although the source of this outbreak remains unknown.
Tue Feb 02 2021
Italy ponders suing Pfizer for vaccine delays
Italy's virus czar is pressing ahead with plans to take legal action against Pfizer after the U.S. pharmaceutical company announced delays in delivering pre-ordered COVID-19 vaccines to Europe.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Malaysia's Top Glove fired whistleblower before virus outbreak
Khadka took two photos in May of fellow employees crowding into a factory of the worlds biggest maker of medical-grade latex gloves.
Sun Dec 13 2020
One year on, Wuhan market at epicentre of virus outbreak remains barricaded and empty
Almost a year since the outbreak began, COVID-19 has claimed more than 1.5 million lives, and the Wuhan wet market where it was initially detected stands empty.
Fri Dec 11 2020
Emergency teams sent to tackle Australia's worst virus outbreak in aged homes
Aged care homes are at the centre of the Victoria outbreak, with 804 active COVID-19 cases linked to the homes, including workers.
Wed Jul 29 2020
Past experience with other viruses helped Malaysia manage COVID-19 - Health DG
Datuk Dr Noor Hisham has attributed the Ministry of Health's preparedness to combat the COVID-19 pandemic to having managed and handled previous virus outbreaks like Nipah, SARS, MERS-Cov and H1N1.
Tue Jul 21 2020
COVID-19: Over 90 per cent Malaysians agree government doing a good job - Survey
The survey also revealed that 63 per cent of Malaysians did not think the medias coverage on the virus outbreak was exaggerated, while 37 per cent disagreed.
Fri Apr 10 2020
COVID-19: Tourism sector's losses estimated at RM3.37 bln in Jan-Feb - Muhyiddin
The virus outbreak resulted in the cancellation of many tourism packages, affecting those working in the airline and hospitality industries.
Fri Mar 13 2020
Malaysia to set up economic panel to combat fall in oil prices, virus outbreak
Malaysia's cabinet has agreed to set up an economic action council to tackle serious issues affecting the economy, such as a drop in global oil prices and a coronavirus outbreak.
Wed Mar 11 2020
South Korea injects $20 billion stimulus into MERS-hit economy
The South Korean government on Friday agreed to inject $20 billion into the flagging economy, which has been hit by the MERS virus outbreak.
Fri Jul 03 2015
S.Korea MERS virus outbreak "large and complex": WHO
South Korea on Saturday reported the 14th death from the disease and 12 new cases.
Sat Jun 13 2015
World not ready for mass flu outbreak: WHO
The world is unprepared for a massive virus outbreak, the deputy chief of the World Health Organization warned Tuesday.
Tue May 21 2013
No cause for alarm over H5N1 outbreak in Indonesia
The health ministry has assured Sabah residents that there was no cause for alarm over the H5N1 bird flu virus outbreak involving poultry in neighbouring Indonesia.
Sun Jan 06 2013
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'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
Myanmar rebel army ready for dialogue with junta, with China's help
China puts pressure on rebels amid the rapid degeneration of the military, which Beijing has long seen as a guarantor of stability.
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
Malaysia ready to collaborate with South Korea on more substantial matters - PM
Malaysia seeks deeper collaboration with South Korea on digitalization, AI, and advanced learning curve discussions.
Tue Nov 26 2024