Not true that current Covid-19 situation is more dangerous: CDA, experts

Experts clarify the true symptoms of the NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 variant amid circulating misinformation. Read more at straitstimes ...

New COVID variant NB.1.8.1 could be more than 1 in 3 cases, CDC says

The NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 variant was linked to a large surge of hospitalizations in parts of Asia earlier this year.

FDA advisers to weigh updated COVID vaccine targeting XFG subvariant

The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) advisory committee on vaccines this week will consider whether to change the ...

COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1: Everything you need to know about the new dominant strain and how our vaccines will hold up

A new COVID-19 variant is drawing global attention due to its rapid spread worldwide. The variant — NB.1.8.1 — is set to ...

askST: Are 12,700 Covid-19 cases in a week cause for concern?

An overview of the recent rise in Covid-19 cases, testing positivity rates, and advice on vaccination. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

N.B. officials watching increase in COVID-19 cases across Quebec border

With COVID-19 cases on the rise near the Quebec-New Brunswick border, officials in this province are watching carefully — especially those closest to the Quebec outbreaks. The Bas-Saint-Laurent region ...

FDA advisers considering updating COVID vaccine for new subvariant

An FDA advisory panel is considering updating the 2026-2027 COVID vaccine. The updated vaccine would target the XFG ...