PETALING JAYA: The BA.2.86 subvariant of the Covid-19 virus, known as Pirola, has not landed in Malaysia yet but this newly-detected, highly-mutated variant of Omicron has raised concerns in countries such as the United States and Britain. Public health expert Datuk Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar said the BA.2.86 subvariant was highly infectious and could easily spread.As such, he urged the public to get a booster shot and complete their recommended vaccination schedule. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia p

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This photo shows syringes for coronavirus vaccines.... He reportedly is suffering no adverse health effects.... The Ikaruga Municipal Government said that the man, a resident of the town, received two priority vaccinations outside Nara Prefecture in May and June, and two more in July and August in the town....

Chang said: “ We demonstrate that an avian H3N8 virus isolated from a patient with severe pneumonia replicated effectively in human bronchial and lung epithelial cells.”( Epithelial cells are those that line the airways and make the mucus which lubricates and protect the lungs.) The virus, Prof.... More infoSUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.... This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based

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It is a huge jump from the 10, 633 new infections announced on Tuesday. There have also been 19 new deaths reported within 28 days of a positive test-almost quadrupling from the five recorded the previous day-bringing the UK total to 128, 027.In addition, figures published by the Office for National Statistics revealed there have been 153, 000 deaths registered in the UK where coronavirus was mentioned on the death certificate. Earlier today, Downing Street said the Government and Public Health

THE number of people testing positive for Covid has reached its highest level in almost five months.A further 53, 945 cases have been reported today as Brits brace for more Omicron infections.... 5 Covid cases are rising as Brits head into the winter 5 The PM had his booster jab today-after it was announced every adult will be offered one of the top-ups by the end of January Credit: Paul Edwards Health chiefs have also recorded 141 more deaths in the past 24 hours as the country heads into the

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