WHO says JN.1 COVID strain a 'variant of interest', poses low risk
While there might be more cases with the variant, JN.1 doesn't pose a greater risk, said Andrew Pekosz, a virologist.
Wed Dec 20 2023
Explainer: Do I need to worry about COVID again?
Nicknamed "Pirola" on social media, the BA.2.86 Omicron subvariant is being tracked by both the WHO and CDC.
Sat Sep 09 2023
With wave of infections looming, is it time for another round of Covid-19 booster shots?
Two new subvariants of COVID-19, known as Eris and Fornax, have begun to circulate the U.S. in recent weeks.
Wed Aug 23 2023
Explainer: Eris, BA.2.86: Do I need to worry about COVID again?
COVID infections and hospitalizations have been rising in the US, Europe and Asia, with more cases attributed to the EG.5 "Eris" subvariant.
Mon Aug 21 2023
Saintis seru rakyat UK pakai pelitup muka ekoran varian baharu "Eris"
Saintis menggesa orang ramai di United Kingdom kembali memakai pelitup muka di tengah-tengah kebimbangan "mutasi" subvarian Omicron, "Eris" yang kini menyumbang satu daripada 10 kes di negara itu.
Thu Aug 17 2023
What is 'Eris', the new COVID variant?
Health officials are pointing at the EG.5 "Eris" coronavirus, a subvariant of the Omicron lineage that originally emerged November of 2021.
Tue Aug 15 2023
China laksana pelan vaksinasi baharu COVID-19 untuk kumpulan penting
Inokulasi vaksin yang berkesan terhadap subvarian XBB yang sangat kebal bakal dilaksanakan bagi menghadapi musim luruh dan musim sejuk akan datang.
Tue Aug 01 2023
KKM galak pakai pelitup muka, tiada SOP baharu dikeluarkan - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha berkata setakat ini tiada garis panduan baharu dikeluarkan walaupun terdapat kemunculan subvarian Omicron baharu.
Thu Apr 27 2023
MoH encourages wearing face masks, same SOP applies
Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said so far no new guidelines have been issued despite the emergence of new omicron subvariants.
Thu Apr 27 2023
COVID-19: Penularan tinggi subvarian baharu XBB.1.16 'arcturus' cetus kebimbangan
Pertubuhan Kesihatan Sedunia (WHO) telah menaikkan XBB.1.16 sebagai varian baharu yang perlu diberikan perhatian.
Thu Apr 27 2023
353 kes COVID-19 varian XBB dilaporkan di Johor
Sebanyak tujuh kluster dengan kumulatif 134 kes dilaporkan bagi wabak jangkitan saluran pernafasan.
Tue Apr 25 2023
12 kes subvarian Arcturus dikesan di Malaysia, tak beban kapasiti kesihatan - Dr Zaliha
Subvarian tersebut dikesan sejak Mac lalu dan tidak membebankan kapasiti perkhidmatan kesihatan serta hospital.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Subvarian Arcturus: Kanak-kanak belum divaksin, imuniti rendah berisiko - Pakar Kesihatan
Pakar Kesihatan, Dr Farhan Rusli berkata, subvarian berkenaan juga boleh menyebabkan kadar keterukan penyakit yang lebih serius.
Tue Apr 18 2023
COVID-19: Indonesia kesan tujuh kes Arcturus setakat ini
Indonesia mengesan lima kes baharu subvarian Omicron, Arcturus, menjadikan jumlah keseluruhan kepada tujuh kes setakat semalam.
Tue Apr 18 2023
COVID-19: Subvarian Omicron XBB.1.5 sumbang 43 peratus kes di AS
XBB.1.5 kini merupakan varian yang paling pantas menular dan merupakan cabang daripada varian XBB yang pertama kali dikesan pada Oktober.
Sun Jan 15 2023