Covid-19 pandemic raised risk for pregnant women and their babies
April 01, 2021 7:55 AM Rates of stillbirth and maternal mortality increased by a third.Read More
UK scientists studying effects of mix-and-match Covid-19 vaccines
April 01, 2021 7:43 AM Mixing vaccines might do more than just help overcome supply bottlenecks.Read More
WHO sounds Covid-19 warning over upcoming religious festivals of Easter, Ramadan
April 01, 2021 7:26 AM Countries with many community cases should consider virtual meetings or postponing gatherings.Read More
Canada’s Trudeau industry chief calls for more five eyes action on China
April 01, 2021 7:26 AM Important areas of collaboration include policy on critical minerals and sensitive technology, he says.Read More
Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine manufacturing error affects 15 million doses
April 01, 2021 7:10 AM The pharma giant says a batch of the drug substance failed its quality test.Read More
Commentary: Singapore’s streets are comparatively safe, but women still face sexual danger
The streets of Singapore may be safer for women than the streets of London – where Sarah Everard was kidnapped and murdered. But far too many sexual offences are being…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 1
April 01, 2021 6:00 AM A selection of news stories that happened overnight, April 1, 2021.Read More
Biden sets out ‘once-in-a-generation’ US$2 trillion infrastructure plan
April 01, 2021 5:40 AM It’s a plan that “rewards work, not just rewards wealth”. says Biden.Read More
Investigator boards ship at start of probe into Suez Canal blockage
April 01, 2021 4:10 AM ISMAILIA, EGYPT (REUTERS) – Divers inspected the hull of the Ever Given on Wednesday (March 31) as the man tasked with investigating how the giant…
Macron announces French school closures, nationwide coronavirus restrictions
April 01, 2021 3:24 AM Daily cases have doubled to around 40,000 and hospitals in infection hotspots like Paris are overflowing.Read More