Pandemic hospital in Beijing turned into housing
The former treatment facility has been turned into 4,910 rooms each of 18 square meters available to the public for $167 a month, without the need for a down payment or other…
Pandemic
BNPB to form task force to combat rabies outbreak in East Nusa Tenggara
The minister also said BNPB would use ready-to-use funds to support the task force’s operations, including the additional vaccines and equipment necessary for rabies vaccination…
Covid vaccine behind increased sudden deaths of young Indians? Here is what ICMR study revealed
The study revealed that two doses of Covid vaccine actually reduced the risk of sudden death instead of increasing it. However, the single dose didn’t have any such effect.
Vigilance called for as peak flu season starts
China is seeing the circulation of multiple infectious respiratory illnesses this winter, with surging cases of mycoplasma pneumonia, rising cases of influenza flu, but a downward…
Covid-19 shot during pregnancy cuts baby’s risk of death by almost 80%: Study
The study followed the infants till the age of six months, and found no adverse effects from the vaccine.
Those 6 months and older in Singapore can get extra Covid-19 shot from Oct 30: MOH
The updated vaccines can provide a stronger immune response against current and emerging strains compared with older versions, and can give better protection against Covid-19.
Philippines playing catch-up on public health
The paper says the government should now shift much-needed resources to other aspects that would benefit the public’s health, now that the Covid-19 emergency is over.
Vietnam records first death from monkeypox
The patient was admitted to HCM City Hospital of Tropical Diseases on October 2 with fever and blisters. He suffered from multiple infections, pneumonia, tuberculosis and multiple…
18 out of 20 monkeypox cases in HCM City are HIV-positive
In addition, the Department of Health issued warnings about other dangerous infectious diseases, such as dengue fever and hand, foot, and mouth disease, which continue to pose…
No free treatment, masks still recommended as COVID-19 downgraded to Class B
Regular risk assessments should still be conducted, and corresponding response measures should be implemented to prevent and control outbreaks at different risk levels, according…