Omicron BA.5 the most infectious of all variants: Respiratory expert
A person with the original Covid-19 virus could spread it to an average of 3.3 persons, but the Omicron BA.5 variant is capable of spreading to an average of 18.5 persons.
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Anti-viral drugs a saviour for vulnerable Covid-19 patients: Thai virologist
He also called on schools to avoid holding activities that will bring too many students together and instead focus on lessons for the next two or three months.
High sodium content found in certain dim sum dishes in Hong Kong
Among different types of dim sum, shrimp siu mai was found to have the highest average sodium content of 590 mg/100 g, followed by spring roll with shrimp.
Dengue epidemic in 15 regions above threshold ‘worrisome’: Philippine Dept of Health
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the number of cases recorded in the 15 regions breached the expected number of infections based on past trends or figures in the…
Healing mugwort fixes poverty as well as aches
The Qichun county is attracting more investments as growers of mugwort – leaves that are used in a traditional Chinese healing therapy gains popularity nationwide.
Singapore confirms another imported case of monkeypox
The patient is a 36-year-old male Indian national, who tested positive on June 7, lives in Singapore and had recently returned from the United States.
Red Ant Chutney a ‘super-food’ with health benefits, claim researchers
It is believed to be a great remedy for cough, flu, difficulty in breathing, cold, fatigue and several other ailments.
Korean companies rush to develop diagnostic kits for monkeypox
A number of firms that developed diagnostic kits for Covid-19 are involved.
Intermittent Fasting Fad and Its Impact on Nerve Health
Fasting not only helps in managing our weight-related issues but helps improve our brain power.
Inbound travelers to be screened for monkeypox
As rodents and primates are primary reservoirs of the virus, China will also restrict imports of these animals from Africa.