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Treat current flu with extra caution

Tests done so far have not shown the presence of COVID-19, but a mere influenza virus

By Johannes Marisa Jul. 5, 2024

HealthTalk: Covid-19 still lingers amongst us

China has a population of at least 1.4 billion people and has potential to infect the whole globe if the virus is not contained quickly.

By Dr Johannes Marisa Feb. 12, 2023

HealthTalk: Covid-19 still lingers amongst us

Health Talk: Be alert about Covid-19 strike in China, US

The situation is not pleasing as the worry for another serious outbreak continues to grow. Covid-19 mutations are occurring at supersonic speed compared to other viruses.

By Johannes Marisa Jan. 8, 2023

Health Talk: Be alert about Covid-19 strike in China, US

Be wary of COVID-19 strike in China

Social media reports are emerging of congested health institutions which seem to be getting overwhelmed with multiple cases.

By Johannes Marisa Jan. 5, 2023

‘COVID-19 still a threat’

The warning comes as a new Omicron variant has been detected in neighbouring Botswana, a COVID-19 strain that wreaked havoc across the world around this time last year.

By Lorraine Muromo Dec. 7, 2022