covid 19

COVID to keep Aussie skipper Marsh 'distanced', but not out of action

After testing positive for COVID-19, Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia from a distance when they take on West Indies in the first of three Twenty20 internationals on Friday, Cricket Australia said on Thursday.

Mastering the art of handwashing: A step-by-step guide for adults and children

In the fast-paced world we live in, one simple but important habit is often overlooked — handwashing. The COVID-19 pandemic taught us that proper hand hygiene is a cornerstone in maintaining good health, preventing the spread of infections, and fostering a clean and vibrant lifestyle.

Djokovic relishing being back in his 'happy place' Australia

The world number one holds no grudges heading into the mixed team event nearly two years after being refused entry to the country over his stance on Covid-19 vaccinations

#Perspective / How effective is online education in the current political situation?

Considering the country’s volatile political situation and the consequent, sporadic school closures, a number of educational institutions have decided to operate online, and obviously, everyone has an opinion.

Long Covid linked to multiple organ changes, research suggests

A third of people hospitalised with Covid-19 have "abnormalities" in multiple organs months after getting infected, a UK study said on Saturday, potentially shedding light on the elusive condition of long Covid

Understanding the difference between dengue, flu, and COVID-19

With the onset of monsoon, torrential rains, and extreme hot weather, it looks like different viral diseases are making their rounds.

Djokovic set for US Open after vaccine mandate lifted

Novak Djokovic will be free to play in this year's US Open after the United States government confirmed it is lifting its Covid-19 vaccine mandate on international travelers.

South Asia’s human capital is the resilience it needs

The Covid-19 pandemic pushed an additional 35 million people across South Asia into extreme poverty

Abyss in Abjection: An artist’s journey through the COVID-19 pandemic

One of the intentions of the exhibition was to bring a global element to the COVID-19 experience through the images from other countries in which Uzan had travelled.

January 13, 2023
January 13, 2023

Djokovic 'emotional' after warm welcome at Melbourne Park

Novak Djokovic said he felt "emotional" following a warm reception from fans upon his return to Melbourne Park for a practice match against Nick Kyrgios on Friday.

January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023

Australian Open title can be balm for Djokovic after deportation saga

Novak Djokovic may never forget his deportation from Australia over his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID, but the Serb will hope a record-extending 10th major in Melbourne provides closure to his storied career's most controversial chapter.

January 8, 2023
January 8, 2023

Djokovic taken to limit before winning Adelaide title

Novak Djokovic dug deep to save a match point on the way to a 6-7(8) 7-6(3) 6-4 victory over Sebastian Korda in the Adelaide International 1 final on Sunday ahead of this month's Australian Open.

January 4, 2023
January 4, 2023

2022, the year of COVID recovery, didn’t go as expected

How much did we recover from the ravaging effects of COVID and what remnants of those dark pandemic days still linger on?

December 25, 2022
December 25, 2022

Take Covid booster, wear mask: DGHS

Health officials today urged people to take caution, including taking booster jabs and wearing masks in crowded areas, as the national advisory committee alerted for a potential new variant that already swept China and has been detected in India.

December 20, 2022
December 20, 2022

Fourth Covid-19 shot campaign begins

A special campaign for administering the fourth Covid-19 vaccine dose starts today.

December 15, 2022
December 15, 2022

Administration of 4th Covid dose to start Dec 20

A special campaign for administering fourth Covid vaccine dose will start on December 20.

October 25, 2022
October 25, 2022

Zampa contracts Covid

Leading Australian spinner Adam Zampa has Covid but is still available for selection for their Twenty20 World Cup match against Sri Lanka later on Tuesday in Perth, the hosts said.

September 22, 2022
September 22, 2022

Living on hope, devoid of reality

Many of us believe and widely practise the cliché of, “Hopefully, this shall not happen to me”.

September 14, 2022
September 14, 2022

Post-Covid challenges for our labour market

Specific policy incentives are needed to stimulate the economy and revive the labour market.

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