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WHO 'strongly recommends' Pfizer's Covid pill

The WHO called on Pfizer to "make its pricing and deals more transparent" for Paxlovid.

Apr 22, 2022

By Christophe Vogt

Covid-19: India brings back mask mandate in national capital

The sudden surge in COVID-19 cases has forced India's national capital, New Delhi, to bring back the mask mandate, weeks after the government made wearing masks voluntary.

Apr 21, 2022

By Sadhna Yadav

India

WHO estimates massive under-reporting in India's Covid death toll

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has accused India of stalling the health agency's efforts to revise the global Covid death toll after it reportedly pegged India's death toll at 4 million as against the official figure of 520,000

Apr 20, 2022

By Sadhna Yadav

India

Uber, Lyft join airlines in ending US mask mandate

US federal judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle said the mask mandate exceeds the statutory authority of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Apr 20, 2022

By AFP News

Uber

Being overweight can double the risk of cancer: study

A new study by scientists in the UK has found that lifelong excess weight nearly doubles a woman's risk of developing womb cancer. The study which has been published in the journal BMC Medicine was conducted by researchers at the University of Bristol.

Apr 19, 2022

By Sadhna Yadav

Obesity

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More than 50% of people across the world have headache disorders

More than 50 per cent of the people across the world have been afflicted with various types of headache disorders such as tension and recurrent headaches, according to a study by researchers from Norway.

Apr 19, 2022

By Sadhna Yadav

U.S. CDC lifts COVID 'do not travel' recommendations on about 90 countries

Airlines and other travel groups have been pressing the Biden administration to lift the pre-departure COVID negative test requirements for international travelers

Apr 19, 2022

By David Shepardson

Shanghai reports more deaths as Covid-19 toll rises

Officials have scrambled in recent weeks to contain cases spanning multiple regions

Apr 19, 2022

By AFP News

California cannabis mega-factory eyes federal legalization of weed

California legalized recreational cannabis in 2016, but it remains on the federal list of controlled substances.

Apr 19, 2022

By Phil Lavelle

China data to show sharp March deterioration as COVID bites, but solid Q1 growth

Analysts say April readings will likely be worse, with lockdowns in commercial centre Shanghai and elsewhere dragging on

Apr 18, 2022

By Kevin Yao

S.Korea to lift most COVID curbs from next week as Omicron wanes

On Wednesday, the government announced its plan to expand the rollout of second COVID-19 booster shot for people over 60.

Apr 15, 2022

By Soo-hyang Choi

South Korea

WHO experts insist Covid still a global emergency

Some countries are still witnessing serious spikes in cases, which is putting pressure on hospitals

Apr 14, 2022

By Robin Millard

Anti-vax sentiment may stem from 'adverse childhood experiences,' says study

A study published in the journal PNAS Nexus and conducted by scientists in New Zealand, found that people who opposed vaccines had a difficult childhood. It added that these experiences instilled a distrust for authority in them.

Apr 13, 2022

By Sadhna Yadav

UK PM Johnson and finance minister Sunak to be fined over lockdown parties

Opponents have urged the prime minister to resign over the issue.

Apr 12, 2022

By Michael Holden

Covid-19: US orders non-emergency staff to leave Shanghai consulate

The US State Department has asked non-emergency US government workers to leave the consulate in Shanghai as the city continues to see a surge in Covid-19 cases.

Apr 12, 2022

By Sadhna Yadav

Woman who killed 3-month-old daughter spared jail term

An Australian woman found guilty of killing her three-month-old daughter has been spared a jail sentence after a court found out that she was suffering from postpartum depression when the incident occurred.

Apr 11, 2022

By Sadhna Yadav

Study finds dangerous microplastics deep in lungs of living people for the first time

A study by researchers from the UK has found microplastics for the first time deep in the lungs of living people. The tiny particles were found in 11 of the 13 samples tested for their presence.

Apr 7, 2022

By Sadhna Yadav

Shanghai defends policy of separating Covid-positive kids from parents

China's zero-Covid strategy is under extreme pressure as the virus whips across the country, with another outbreak in the northeast.

Apr 5, 2022

By AFP News

Shanghai parents fear separation from kids after positive Covid test

There are over 1,500 people in a city exhibition hall that has been converted into a quarantine centre.

Apr 4, 2022

By AFP News

Covid-19: Suicide rate in Hong Kong hits 'crisis level' during latest outbreak

The rate of deaths by suicide during the fifth Covid wave in Hong Kong reached a crisis level, according to a new study carried out by researchers at the University of Hong Kon

Mar 31, 2022

By Sadhna Yadav

Hong Kong

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