Indonesia tightens travel curbs as it braces itself for Omicron arrival, Asia News,JAKARTA – The authorities in Indonesia have tightened border curbs, extended quarantine and limited movement on strategic toll roads, in a pre-emptive move to limit the spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant should it
Don't give decongestants to children for colds, experts say, Health News,For children under age 12, decongestants might ease the common cold symptoms of a blocked or running nose, but these medications may not be safe for this age group, according to a research review. For adults, there's
Bedridden teen in Malaysia teary-eyed as she realises childhood dream of riding train, Malaysia News,A 17-year-old girl in Malaysia had a simple wish — to experience a train ride. \”Riding on a train is my childhood dream. All this while, I could only watch the trains passing by my village,\” said Azi
Malaysia PM Muhyiddin to announce new Covid-19 measures as deaths hit daily record, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will announce new measures next week to curb a surge in coronavirus cases, a senior minister said on Friday (Jan 8), as the country reported its
Woman warded after Covid-19 vaccine: SGH says no evidence it's caused by side effects, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Singapore General Hospital (SGH) has found no evidence that one of its patients' symptoms are linked to the Covid-19 vaccine. In a Facebook post on Sunday (Jan 31), the hos
6 cases of Omicron variant identified in Scotland, World News,LONDON – Six cases of the Covid-19 Omicron variant of concern have been identified in Scotland, the Scottish government said on Monday (Nov 29), adding that public health officials were working to establish the circumstances of the cases.
Obesity a driving factor in Covid-19 deaths, global report finds, World News,LONDON – The majority of global Covid-19 deaths have been in countries where many people are obese, with coronavirus fatality rates 10 times higher in nations where at least 50 per cent of adults are overweight, a global st
English study suggests T cells could be sufficient to protect from Covid-19, World News,LONDON – High levels of so-called \”T cells\” that respond to the coronavirus could be sufficient to offer protection against infection, an English study said on Tuesday (Nov 10), adding to the evidence of the cruc
Thailand gives green light to growing cannabis at home, Asia News,BANGKOK- Thailand's narcotics board on Tuesday (Jan 25) said it would remove cannabis from its drugs list, paving the way for households to grow the plant. Thailand became the first Southeast Asian country to legalise marijuana i
Selina Jen wants to write her will after Alien Huang's death, Entertainment News,Taiwanese celebrity Alien Huang's sudden death is a reminder that life is fragile. For Taiwanese singer Selina Jen, that reminder has motivated her to consider writing up a will and nominating her younger sist
