Health

[ad_1] SINGAPORE: More imported cases of COVID-19 have been detected among people entering Singapore in recent weeks, with the daily number reaching 48 on Sunday (January 24). This coincides with the one-day high in the first wave of imported cases last year, when 48 imported cases were reported on March …

[ad_1] SEOUL: South Korean authorities were struggling on Wednesday (Jan 27) to contain coronavirus outbreaks focused on Christian schools, as the country reported an increase in infections, lowering hopes for a quick exit from a third wave of the pandemic. A total of 297 COVID-19 cases have been traced to …

[ad_1] WUHAN: A relative of a coronavirus victim in China demands to meet with a visiting team of experts from the World Health Organization and says they should speak to affected families who claim the Chinese government is silencing them. China approved the visit of researchers under the auspices of …

[ad_1] VILNIUS: Europe urged pharmaceutical companies on Tuesday (January 26) to meet their commitments to supply coronavirus vaccines as short delivery and delays dim hopes for a quick fix to COVID-19 and talks about blocking protectionism and hoarding. Countries around the world, eager to restart economies and restart travel before …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Three previously reported COVID-19 cases have tested positive for the new B117 variant and could be linked, the Ministry of Health (MINSA) said on Tuesday (January 26). “Whole genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis conducted by the National Public Health Laboratory have revealed that three previously reported cases (Cases …

[ad_1] GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) issued new clinical advice on Tuesday (January 26) for the treatment of COVID-19 patients, including those showing persistent symptoms after recovery, and also said it recommended the use of low-dose anticoagulants to prevent blood clots. . “The other things in the guide that …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE – 14 new coronavirus cases were confirmed as of noon on Tuesday (January 26), all of which were imported. The imported cases were placed on a stay-at-home notice upon arrival in Singapore, the Ministry of Health (MINSA) said. There were no new cases in the community for the …

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Monday (January 25) prioritizing American companies and products in contracting with the federal government as the new administration tries to stimulate domestic manufacturing. The order aims to boost domestic production and save industrial jobs by increasing investment in factories …

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: The American biotech firm Moderna said on Monday (January 25) that laboratory studies showed that its COVID-19 vaccine would remain protective against variants of the coronavirus first identified in the UK and South Africa. But as a precaution, the company will test adding a second booster to its …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Ultimately, it will be up to the people of Singapore to decide whether the country is ready for a non-Chinese prime minister, Chief Minister of State (SMS) Janil Puthucheary said on Monday (January 25). Dr. Puthucheary, who is SMS for health and for communications and information, was answering …