President Cyril Ramaphosa has conferred the National Orders to celebrate South Africans and distinguished international allies who have shaped the country’s arts, culture, business and community service. (GCIS) President Cyril Ramaphosa has conferred the National Orders to celebrate South Africans »»»

5 A new version of the COVID-19 virus, which scientists call the “Cicada” variant and which has the official designation BA.3.2, has spread to 23 different countries by February 2026. The subvariant originated in South Africa during November 2024 and belongs to the Omicron family of viruses. Why is»»»

A variant of COVID-19 called BA.3.2, which has circulated under the radar since late 2024, is now spreading quickly across the United States. As a pulmonary and critical care doctor, I see many patients who are at high risk for severe COVID-19 due to chronic lung disease, as well as patients living»»»

Just when it felt like COVID had quietly slipped into the background of everyday life, a new variant is back in the headlines. Reports suggest this strain carries multiple spike protein mutations and shows signs of immune escape, meaning it may partially dodge the protection built from vaccines or »»»

– Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said a recent death linked to a reported “super flu” case in Bandung, West Java, was not directly caused by the influenza virus, stressing that the patient had pre-existing medical conditions that worsened their health. “The patient who died in Bandung had othe»»»

A study found that children reinfected with Covid-19 during the Omicron wave are over twice as likely to develop long Covid compared to initial infections. Children who were infected with Covid-19 for the second time during the Omicron wave had more than double the risk of developing long Covid, ac»»»

SINGAPORE – The Covid-19 variant XFG detected recently in Malaysia is currently the predominant strain in Singapore, but there are no plans to impose additional public health measures, said the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA). The evidence so far does not suggest that XFG causes more severe illn»»»

close Video NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A total of 22 mRNA vaccine development contracts totaling roughly $500 million have been canceled, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday. The mRNA investments were part of the government's Biomedical Advanced Rese»»»

Alberta has surpassed the United States in confirmed measles cases, after 30 new cases were diagnosed over the weekend. Once declared eradicated in Canada in 1998, measles has made a comeback, spreading rapidly in recent months due to declining vaccination rates. The province has now seen 1,314 cas»»»

Amid a sharp rise in Covid-19, dengue and other viral fevers across Bangladesh, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Admin) of Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) Prof Dr Md Abul Kalam Azad on Tuesday warned of growing pressure on the country’s healthcare system and emphasised the urgent need for a scientifically »»»

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India: Amid an increase in Covid-19 cases, Kerala Health Minister Veena George has said that special care should be taken as the disease remains more severe among the elderly and those with other diseases. She added that the Omicron JN.1 variants LF.7 and XFG were the mo»»»

A severe sore throat nicknamed “razor blade throat” is being reported in COVID-19 cases, particularly in China. Though alarming, medical experts confirm the symptom is not unique to recent variants. Doctors recommend COVID testing, vaccination, and symptom management for those infected or at high r»»»

Some people in China are using a dreadful term for it. Should we worry? A positive COVID-19 test result is not something that anyone wants to see — but now there may be an extra reason to avoid getting sick. COVID infections cause miserable symptoms such as fever, fatigue, congestion and more. Now,»»»