JOHANNESBURG (BLOOMBERG) – While the attention in much of the developed world is turning to post-pandemic issues of easing restrictions, vacations and a return to…
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Business travel scheme suspension in S'pore stretches on
SINGAPORE – A pilot initiative to allow for international business meetings in Singapore amid the Covid-19 pandemic is indefinitely suspended, extending an initial two-week suspension…
Colorado hits 70% mark for COVID-19 vaccines on July 3
Coloradans reached a milestone during the holiday weekend — 70% of adults have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. More than 3.2…
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The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective against the highly transmissible delta variant, the company announced on Thursday (July 1). Though the analysis…
Evidence from overseas shows Sinovac vaccine carries some risk of Covid-19 infection despite jabs
SINGAPORE – The Sinovac vaccine carries some risk of a person being infected despite taking the jabs, based on evidence from other countries, Singapore’s director…
UK reports more than 4,000 COVID cases for first time since 1 April
Another 4,182 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the UK – the highest daily total since 1 April. It’s also the first time since that…
HSA permits storing of Pfizer vaccine at standard fridge temperature for up to 31 days
SINGAPORE – The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has given the green light for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine to be stored at standard refrigerator temperatures of between…
Il Lido fined $14,000 for breaching Covid-19 rules, with dinner for 75 people at Gemma Steakhouse
SINGAPORE – The licensee of Gemma Steakhouse at the National Gallery has been fined $14,000 on Wednesday (May 19) for holding a Halloween-themed dinner for…
EU could quickly approve Pfizer Covid-19 jab for 12 – 15 year olds: EMA chief
BRUSSELS (AFP) – The head of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) said Monday (May 10) that Pfizer-BioNTech’s jab against Covid-19 could be approved in the…
Malaysia's migrant workers bear heavy load
KUALA LUMPUR – The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the lives of migrant workers in Malaysia, but has done little to alleviate…