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Singapore grapples with a fresh wave of COVID-19 infections, with Health Minister Ong Ye Kung anticipating higher hospitalisation rates in…

The new coronavirus Omicron subvariant EG.5.1, detected in Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia, has prompted vigilance but not panic across Asian health communities. 

A recent emergence of the EG.5 Omicron subvariant has sparked global attention. We delve into its characteristics and potential implications.

Addressing the Unprecedented Challenge of Long-COVID in Malaysia with a Nutritional Medicine Approach. Read more

Recent studies reveal that humans have passed the COVID-19 virus to wild deer over 100 times.

In a bold and strategic shift in managing COVID-19, Indonesia’s Health Ministry has announced a sweeping reform in its approach to vaccinations. This move was triggered by the pressing need to expedite the nation’s inoculation efforts against the coronavirus. By scrapping the rigid set of rules that previously dictated specific vaccine brands for different stages of immunisation, the ministry is now granting its citizens the option to receive any generally approved vaccine for their primary and booster doses.

Scientists from the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder have crafted an innovative breathalyser test powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that can detect COVID-19 swiftly and accurately. 

Singapore’s Ministry of Health has announced that those aged 12 to 17 will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 Novavax vaccine. Read more

A new mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, ChulaCov19, developed in Thailand, has shown promise in Phase I trials for its durability and ability to be stored at fridge temperatures for up to three months. The development of a potentially more effective and locally-grown vaccine could have significant implications for vaccine distribution in low- and middle-income countries in the region, where storage and transport can be challenging.