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Covid-19

Massachusetts man convicted of murdering wife, searched how to 'dispose of a body'

Brian Walshe appears at Quincy District Court on a charge of murdering his wife Ana Walshe, in Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S. on January 18, 2023. Craig F. Walker/Pool via REUTERS
Brian Walshe appears at Quincy District Court on a charge of murdering his wife Ana Walshe, in Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S. on January 18, 2023. Craig F. Walker/Pool via REUTERS

FDA intends to put most serious warning on Covid-19 vaccines, CNN reports

The FDA is investigating deaths potentially related to Covid-19 vaccines across multiple age groups as part of a safety review.
The FDA is investigating deaths potentially related to Covid-19 vaccines across multiple age groups as part of a safety review.

FDA examines possible adult deaths from Covid-19 shots in probe

Pfizer and Moderna’s Covid-19 franchises were already under pressure as the pandemic faded and most people have opted to skip yearly shots.
Pfizer and Moderna’s Covid-19 franchises were already under pressure as the pandemic faded and most people have opted to skip yearly shots.

Bird flu virus could risk pandemic worse than Covid-19, France’s Institut Pasteur says

The highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has led to the culling of hundreds of millions of birds in the past few years.
The highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has led to the culling of hundreds of millions of birds in the past few years.

Former British PM Boris Johnson hits back at 'incoherent' Covid-19 inquiry report

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had also penned his response in an article for the Daily Mail tabloid.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had also penned his response in an article for the Daily Mail tabloid.

Inquiry finds ex-UK PM Johnson oversaw ‘chaotic’ Covid-19 response that led to more deaths

An inquiry delivered a blistering assessment of Mr Boris Johnson's government’s response to COVID, criticising his indecisive leadership.
An inquiry delivered a blistering assessment of Mr Boris Johnson's government’s response to COVID, criticising his indecisive leadership.

askST: With the pandemic over, should I still get my Covid-19 vaccine shots?

People aged 60 and older, the medically vulnerable aged six months and older and residents of aged-care facilities are recommended to get jabbed.
People aged 60 and older, the medically vulnerable aged six months and older and residents of aged-care facilities are recommended to get jabbed.

Keeping yellow fever out of S’pore is one top priority for new Communicable Diseases Agency

Scientific officer Falah Yusrina Zailani, 31, donning a fully encapsulating protective suit to collect and process pathogens such as tuberculosis and yellow fever.
Scientific officer Falah Yusrina Zailani, 31, donning a fully encapsulating protective suit to collect and process pathogens such as tuberculosis and yellow fever.

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‘Covid-19 is still a force to be reckoned with’: Why updated protection is recommended

Doctors say Covid-19 variants are still emerging but herd immunity levels in the community have fallen over time.
Doctors say Covid-19 variants are still emerging but herd immunity levels in the community have fallen over time.

Covid-19 and flu can triple your risk of heart attack: US study

The risk of a heart attack triples within the first few weeks after a Covid-19 infection, the study suggested.
The risk of a heart attack triples within the first few weeks after a Covid-19 infection, the study suggested.

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