New data from YouGov Survey shows that only a quarter of Singaporeans say they are familiar with FLiRT, the new Covid variant. Around 50 percent seem to be unfamiliar and 27 percent are unsure of their view, as per a news release. This study was conducted online between 27 and 31 May 2024, with a […]
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WHO warns COVID infections rising fast and under-reported
The UN health agency WHO confirmed on Friday (January 5, 2024) that coronavirus numbers are spiking globally and that we “should expect more cases” in the coming winter months in the northern hemisphere. Latest data from the World Health Organization covering the four weeks to 17 December indicated a 52 per cent increase in infections […]
New COVID-19 wave hits Singapore, with 2,000 cases per day, but no plans for social restrictions
Revealing the latest figures, Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said that there were no plans to bring back social restrictions.
COVID: Scientists tracking highly mutated BA.2.86 coronavirus variant found in four countries
Scientists are tracking a highly mutated variant of the virus which causes COVID-19 to understand the extent it can spread or the manner in which it can react against human immunity.
COVID-19: WHO tracking EG.5 ‘variant of interest’, says Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
The World Health Organization is currently tracking several COVID-19 “variants of interest”, including EG.5, which is on the rise in several countries.
India sees sharp jump in COVID cases; over 7,000 recorded in 24 hours
India recorded a single-day rise of 7,830 new covid cases today, the highest in 223 days. Active cases in the country have increased to 40,215 according to data released by the Health Ministry.
COVID-19 cases see 79 per cent spike in last week
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has said that India saw 5,676 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours taking the active tally to 37,093.
India to hold nationwide COVID drills as cases spike
India reported a continuing spike in COVID cases, the government announced that a nationwide drill is planned today and tomorrow to review emergency preparedness of both public and private hospitals.
India logs lowest single-day Covid cases since March 2020
India recorded 89 new coronavirus infections, the lowest since March 27, 2020, while the active covid cases declined to 2,035, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated yesterday.
Centre directs people to wear masks at crowded places amid China’s COVID spike
Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a meeting yesterday to discuss the COVID situation in India amid the rapid rise in cases in China.
