coronavirus
Markets
Epidemiologists have warned that travel curbs may be too late to stop Omicron from circulating globally.
Markets
British authorities think the new strain is the most significant variant to date, and worry it could resist vaccines.
Society
At least 14 children received 20 microgram doses of the vaccine instead of 10 microgram authorized by the FDA.
Markets
The unprecedented levels of stimulus ordered by governments and central banks has led to exuberance in certain markets.
Society
There were reportedly 15 questionable vials, according to the unclassified "For Official Use Only" alert, five of which were labeled "smallpox" and 10 were labeled "vaccinia."
Health
A panel of outside advisers to the FDA will meet to consider that application on Nov. 30.
Health
Initial focus areas will include data science, such as mathematical modeling to inform national malaria control programmes.
Society
Coronavirus patients in Singapore who do not receive the jabs by choice will have to pay their hospitalization bills, starting from December 8.
Health
According to a viral Facebook post in Thailand, those who receive a booster shot were at increased risk of developing lymphoma and autoimmune diseases.
Finance
The performance of Singapore banks is being powered by a strong showing in their wealth management businesses.
Health
President Joe Biden described the authorisation as a turning point in the battle against the pandemic.
Economy
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) stood at 60.8 percent, down 0.3 percentage point from the September reading.
Society
The incident took place outside a venue where New York Governor Kathy Hochul was scheduled to speak.
Society
A study has found that Twitter accounts linked to China were discovered spreading misinformation about the origins of Covid-19.
Health
U.S. spy agencies believe they will not be able to produce a more definitive explanation for the origin of COVID-19.
Health
The A.30 variant showed improved ability to enter most host cells, including kidney, liver, and lung cells. The mutation "enters certain cell lines with increased efficiency and evades antibody-mediated neutralization."
Economy
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says that on a 12-month basis, inflation will remain high into next year because of recent events.
Health
Singapore recorded 10 new deaths from the disease on Wednesday, taking the toll to 349.
Health
Some 28 million children aged 5 to 11 in the US may be able to receive their Covid-19 vaccine in the first two weeks of November,.
Politics
Just days after meeting Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who tested positive for Covid-19, the maskless President was caught coughing into his hand and then using that same hand to shake hands with line of people.