‘Forget Covid’: Tourists return to Greece

HERAKLION (Greece) : Tourists basked in the warmth, sun and crystal waters of Crete yesterday for long-awaited holidays as Greece … More

Keep it simple yet effective: MCO 3.0 should be as strict as MCO 1.0

RESPECTED Prime Minister, Health Ministry (MOH) and National Security Council (NSC) officials, it is with due respect and as a … More

Swiftly reaching 80% Covid-19 herd immunity a ‘crying need’: coronavirus expert

The longer inoculation takes, the harder it becomes to win the war against pandemic, warns molecular virologist KUALA LUMPUR – What … More

COVID-19 lab leak theory cannot be ruled out, leading scientists say

The origin of the novel coronavirus is still unclear and the theory that it was caused by a laboratory leak … More

Wider vaccination, herd immunity vital to recovery — Moody’s Analytics

KUALA LUMPUR : A stronger push towards wider vaccination and herd immunity will be key to domestic recovery and should … More

China plays down ‘leaked documents’ showing it discussed weaponising coronavirus in 2015

China has attempted to play down the so-called “leaked documents” which have been used to suggest that its scientists discussed the … More

732,305 individuals in Malaysia complete both doses of Covid-19 vaccine

KUALA LUMPUR : A total of 732,305 individuals have completed two doses of vaccine jabs under the National Covid-19 Immunisation … More

Delayed second Pfizer COVID-19 shot produces more antibodies – Study

LONDON: Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine generates antibody responses three-and-a-half times larger in older people when a second dose is delayed to … More

Viral footprints make mark in art as COVID grips world

Artists have created and survived since first novel coronavirus case detected in December 2019 ISTANBUL : As the global COVID-19 … More

Sinovac allows its COVID-19 vaccine to be made in Turkey

A report by the Turkish media says that Sinovac, the Chinese producer of its COVID-19 vaccine CoronaVac, has provided a … More

More Covid-19 cases of South African, Indian variants detected in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR : Another 14 Covid-19 cases of the South African variant have been detected in Malaysia, along with a … More

Covid-19 antibodies last 8 months after infection: Study

ROME (AFP) : Antibodies against coronavirus remained in the blood of patients with Covid-19 for at least eight months after … More

Malaysian govt defends Covid-19 response amid criticism as third lockdown looms

KUALA LUMPUR : The Malaysian government on Tuesday (May 11) defended its response to the Covid-19 pandemic amid criticism of … More

1 year on, fumbling govt still can’t handle pandemic: Anwar

Opposition head takes leadership to task for creating chaos, confusion and its failed vaccine roll-out KUALA LUMPUR : After a … More

PM announces nationwide MCO, tighter SOPs

No interstate or inter-district travel will be allowed, with other SOPs tightened as well. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin today (May … More

Health experts say Putrajaya should mitigate Covid-19 vaccine delivery delays

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 : The government should take active measures to ensure the delayed arrival of Covid-19 vaccines does … More

Laos records first coronavirus death

VIENTIANE: The Southeast Asian country of Laos recorded its first death from coronavirus today, losing its place among the few … More

From challenging the norm to celebrating in the new normal, this year’s Hari Raya ads are here to entertain (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR : While every festive season has its own dose of specialities, Malaysians from every walk of life also … More

Saliva-based COVID-19 self-test kit to be introduced soon – Health DG

PUTRAJAYA :  The public will soon be able to do a COVID-19 self test with a kit using the deep … More

Sinopharm vaccine gets WHO nod in potential boost to Covax pipeline

GENEVA (REUTERS) : The World Health Organisation (WHO) approved a Covid-19 vaccine from China’s state-owned drugmaker Sinopharm for emergency use … More

Debt stress will be the death of tour bus drivers, says association

KUALA LUMPUR : An association for tour bus drivers is worried for its members after the deaths of four tour … More

Muslims in South-east Asia mark a more ‘selamat’ Hari Raya amid Covid-19 fears

Selamat stands for ‘congratulations’ but also means ‘safe’ in Malay. Whether it is in Singapore, Malaysia or Indonesia, heightened Covid-19 … More

Malaysia’s Covid-19 daily case count may rise to 7,000 by end-May: Top health official

KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia’s top health official on Saturday (May 8) painted a grim picture of the country’s struggle against the coronavirus … More

2 friends invent mask sterilising machine

Schoolmates get innovative after being issued a challenge by the local authorities GEORGE TOWN – Penang-born and British educated doctor Dr … More