Search Results: COVID-19 (297)

Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Singapore, are witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases, which is putting immense pressure on their healthcare systems. This increase in cases is attributed to factors such as recent holiday gatherings and an ageing population. As a result, hospitals in the region are grappling with overcrowded facilities and acute medical staff shortages.

Malaysia’s Health Ministry has issued a warning regarding a potential increase in COVID-19 cases amid the holiday season. Read more

The World Health Organization (WHO) finally announces that COVID-19 is no longer a Health Emergency. Read more

A 61-year-old Singaporean man dies from a severe allergic reaction potentially linked to traditional Chinese medicine pills taken after testing positive for Covid-19. Medical professionals suggest the unusual case highlights the risks of combining unapproved treatments with the virus.

A family received $225,000 after the tragic death of a woman. Her death was likely related to the COVID-19 vaccination. Read more

This medical news article reports on two incidents where a clinic in Hong Kong administered expired COVID-19 vaccines to patients. The Department of Health has launched an investigation, suspended the clinic’s vaccination service, and provided advice to improve vaccine management procedures. No discomfort has been reported by affected individuals, and no re-vaccination is needed, according to local experts.

Over a year after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the origin of the virus is still a mystery. In the early…

Maternal depression has been on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Singapore is taking steps to address this issue.

Another wave of COVID-19 is expected to hit the NCR of the Philippines after the report of a 9.2% increase in the positivity rate. Read more

On 22 Nov 2022, China reported new data on COVID-19 cases that forced restrictions to take place once again. Read more