Pandemics

Commentary

Apocalypse Now? Preparing for the end of the world in 5 easy steps

There is no point fretting about the end of humanity since there is not a lot anyone can do about whether or when it happens, says the writer.

Lung cell bank aims to help Singapore breathe easy in case of outbreak

Dr Conrad Chan (left) of the Communicable Diseases Agency and Prof Sanjay Chotirmall, vice-dean of research at NTU LKCMedicine, at LKCMedicine's cell tissue culture lab on Apr 14.

‘Pure joy’ for Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino Matarazzo after Copa del Rey triumph

Soccer Football - Copa del Rey - Final - Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad - Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville, Spain - April 18, 2026 Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal and teammates celebrate with the trophy after winning the Copa del Rey REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo

Covid-19 virus may spread more widely by turning lung cells into targets, study finds

Study suggests Covid spreads by making more lung cells vulnerable, driving severe inflammation and damage.

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.

WHO appeals for $1.27b for world’s worst health crises in 2026

The World Health Organization estimates that 239 million people would need urgent humanitarian assistance in 2026

Commentary

Are we about to live through a Nipah pandemic?

A Nipah patient being moved in the Indian state of Kerala in 2024.

Commentary

Have we already forgotten the lessons of Covid-19?

Preparedness is not an abstract concept; it is measured in lives, livelihoods and societal disruption, says the writer.

New lab in Changi cuts pandemic testing time by a third, improves cargo testing capacity tenfold

A new HTX lab located in the Changi Airfreight Centre was built and launched on Jan 16.

How the pandemic lockdowns in US changed a songbird’s beak

A photo provided by Sierra Glassman shows a dark-eyed junco perched on a trash can on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles. In their natural forest habitats, dark-eyed juncos survive primarily on seeds and insects. But those that live on UCLA’s campus have diets that more closely resemble those of the average college student. (Sierra Glassman via The New York Times) — NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY SLUGGED PANDEMIC BEAKS IMPACT BY EMILY ANTHES FOR DEC. 22, 2025. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED.

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