Covid-19

New Zealand Covid-19 curbs saved lives but brought social fiscal costs

New Zealand’s early border closures and strict lockdowns were internationally lauded and initially succeeded in keeping the virus largely at bay.

Lin Chun-yi, Wang Zhiyi clinch maiden All England titles

Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-yi hits a return against India's Lakshya Sen during their singles final at the All England Open at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham.

Embattled top US vaccine official Vinay Prasad to step down

Dr Vinay Prasad has drawn criticism from scientists and former health officials over decisions related to health policy.

Moderna agrees to pay up to $2.87 billion to settle Covid-19 vaccine patent dispute

The deal resolves all US and international legal actions accusing Moderna of using lipid nanoparticle without permission in its Covid-19 vaccine.

Fake vaccine trial: Patient who received jab said she had no clue what she was injected with

The patient, a prosecution witness, said she only learnt she had received a saline jab instead of Sinopharm after she was interviewed by MOH investigators.

South Korean health officials deny use of contaminated Covid-19 vaccines

According to a report released on Feb 23, a total of 1,285 vaccine doses distributed in South Korea were found to contain foreign materials.

WHO urges US to share Covid-19 origins intel

The global catastrophe killed an estimated 20 million people, according to the UN health agency.

Moderna says US refusing to review mRNA-based flu shot

Moderna said the rejection was “inconsistent with previous written communications”.

Lower pollution during Covid-19 pandemic boosted methane: Study

epa12706710 A view of high-rise buildings engulfed in smog along the Arabian Sea coastline in Mumbai, India, 05 February 2026. Mumbai's air quality index (AQI) stood at 170, which lies in the 'unhealthy' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI

Speed skating-American Dawson seeks complete Games experience after Beijing chaos

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Speed Skating - United States team press conference - Main Press Centre, Milan, Italy - February 4, 2026 Casey Dawson of the United States during the press conference REUTERS/Yves Herman

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