10 paediatric Covid-19 vaccination centres to close, 2 to remain in operation, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two paediatric vaccination centres at Hougang Community Club and Senja-Cashew Community Club will remain in operation after 10 such centres cease operations on April 30. The move comes as most c
Vaccination after Covid-19 improves immunity; ivermectin fails in major trial, World News,The following is a summary of some recent studies on Covid-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review. Vaccination after Co
Australia's NSW says unvaccinated 16 times more likely to die from Covid-19, World News,SYDNEY – Unvaccinated people are 16 times more likely to end up in intensive care units or die from Covid-19, Australia's New South Wales (NSW) state said in a report, with officials urging people to ge
Japan finds another Moderna vial suspected to contain foreign substance, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's Kanagawa prefecture said it has found another vial of Moderna Inc's Covid-19 vaccine suspected of containing a foreign substance and has put the rest of the lot on hold. In a statement on Tue
South Korea refuses to suspend flu vaccine drive despite 13 deaths, Asia News,South Korean officials refused to suspend the country’s seasonal flu inoculation programme on Thursday, despite growing calls to do so following the deaths of at least 13 people who were vaccinated in recent days. Health a
Moderna plans to file for authorisation of Covid-19 shot for very young kids by April end, World News,Moderna plans to submit an application to the US health regulator for emergency use authorisation (EUA) of its Covid-19 vaccine among kids between the ages of six months to five years by end of the
UK study finds mRNA Covid-19 vaccines provide biggest booster impact, World News,LONDON – Covid-19 vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna that use mRNA technology provide the biggest boost to antibody levels when given 10 to 12 weeks after the second dose, a British study published on Thursday
15 things you need to know about the current Covid-19 wave in Singapore, Singapore News,Health Minister Ong Ye Kung gave a round-up of Singapore's latest Covid-19 situation in Parliament on Monday (Aug 1). Here are 15 things to know from his speech. 1. How is the Covid-19 situation now? Singapo
The average cost of having a baby in Singapore in 2022, Lifestyle News,Congratulations on the arrival of your new-born! Your little bundle of joy must be nurtured with care and showered with love from now on. To be honest, providing a warm bed and meals is hardly enough by modern standards. As a res
Sydney's ticket out of Covid-19 lockdown? 6 million shots, World News,CANBERRA, Australia – Australian authorities said they could ease a Covid-19 lockdown that demands Sydney's five million people stay home until the end of August if half the population is vaccinated, even as new infectio
Bangkok hospitals postpone Covid-19 shots, citing vaccine shortages , Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's recently launched coronavirus vaccination campaign was hit by confusion in the capital on Monday (June 14) after at least 20 hospitals in Bangkok postponed Covid-19 inoculation appointments set
Malaysia says delivery of Thai-made AstraZeneca vaccines delayed, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is expecting deliveries of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines manufactured in Thailand to be delayed, its science minister said on Wednesday, among several countries to report a holdup with orders from
Japan eyes mixed use of Covid-19 shots to speed vaccine rollout, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan is looking into the possibility of mixing shots of AstraZeneca Plc's Covid-19 vaccine with those developed by other drug makers in a bid to speed up its vaccine rollout, the minister in charge of vaccinatio
WHO calls for halting Covid-19 vaccine boosters in favour of unvaccinated, World News,The World Health Organisation is calling for a halt on Covid-19 vaccine boosters until at least the end of September, its head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday, as the gap between vaccinations in wealth
