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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - In recent days, the world has watched with curiosity and growing alarm as scientists in the United Kingdom have described a newly identified variant of the coronavirus that appears to be more contagious than, and genetically distinct from, more established variants. Initial studies of the new variant prompted Prime Minister Boris Johnson to tighten restrictions over Christmas, and spurred officials in the Netherlands, Germany and other European countries to ban travel from Britain. The new variant is now the focus of intense debate and analysis. Here's some of what scientists have learned so far. Q: Is the UK variant some kind of new supervirus? A: No. It's just one variation among many that have arisen as the coronavirus Sars-CoV-2 has spread around the world. Mutations arise as the virus replicates, and this variant - known as B.1.1.7 - has acquired its own distinctive set of them. Q: What is unusual about it? A: The variant came ... » Learn More about The British coronavirus variant: What we know so far

As the pandemic draws out, psychological fatigue is setting in , resulting in more people flouting rules such as social distancing - a behavioural trend that encourages others to follow suit, said local experts. Associate Professor Leong Chan-Hoong, a psychologist at the Singapore University of Social Sciences' Centre for Applied Research, said the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on people's behaviour can be attributed to two main schools of thought. The first group tends to believe preventative measures like the circuit breaker are key in mitigating the spread of the disease, while the second group is more sceptical, especially as the strategies result in economic fallout, he added. The second group "tends to follow these rules as they are legally binding, without internalising the norms behind them. So, when psychological fatigue begins to set in, they start to flout the rules". "Therefore, for rules which are harder to enforce like social distancing, people realise that ... » Learn More about Coronavirus: Psychological fatigue could fuel trend of rule-breaking, say experts

SINGAPORE - While preparing for the birth of her first child, Ms Vanessa Bay found and lost not one confinement nanny, but two. Ms Bay, 32, had hired a confinement nanny with 25 years' experience, who had returned to her home in Malaysia in between assignments. Confinement nannies, who help parents care for newborns, typically come from Malaysia. But from March 18, to curb the spread of Covid-19, the Malaysian government barred all travel abroad. On March 25, Singapore's Ministry of Manpower announced similar restrictions on confinement nannies. There is only a "very slim" chance of entry approval for those applying to bring in confinement nannies from overseas, according to the MOM website. Ms Bay scrambled to find a replacement. But when she arrived home from hospital, with her two-day-old son in her arms, she was informed that the confinement agency she had engaged, which had lined up a replacement among the nannies already working in Singapore, had suspended operations. ... » Learn More about Childbirth in a time of Covid-19: Online doulas and virtual lactation consultations

Sometimes having more isn't necessarily a good thing. Take Hong Kong singer Alan Tam, for example. He found himself caught between two women and recently spoke up about his polygamy. According to reports , Alan went on Hong Kong radio show Happy Daily recently and apologised to his wife Sally Yeung and mistress Wendy Chu. He said: "It's not good to have two wives. I've made them suffer. I hope you all don't learn from me." The 70-year-old has been married to wife Sally since 1981 and the couple is still legally married. However, it's been reported that they're both leading separate lives with Sally devoting herself to her Buddhist studies while Alan pursues a relationship with Wendy. Alan reportedly met Wendy, who is 20 years his junior, in 1991 and the pair have a 25-year-old son Howard. There were rumours that Sally's inability to conceive children was what prompted Alan to strike up a relationship with Wendy. He only came clean to Sally about his long-term affair after ... » Learn More about 1 man, 2 wives: Alan Tam says his polygamy made the women in his life suffer

PETALING JAYA: The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) president Datuk Seri Norza Zakaria has reassured athletes that the Tokyo Olympics will proceed as scheduled. Norza was given the assurance that the Games will take place under strict safety and health protocols during a conference call with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach and the Japan Olympic Committee (JOC) president Yamashita Yasuhiro. “OCM are confident that the Tokyo Olympic Games will be held as from July 23-Aug 8 this year. “During the call, the readiness and the meticulous preparations undertaken by the Japanese government were conveyed to us. “Along with other key delivery partners, it is ensured that it will be a safe and secure games, not only for athletes and officials but also the local community. “We stand in solidarity with the IOC and our Japanese counterpart and look forward to participating. “In addition to the comprehensive counter-measures that will be in place for the ... » Learn More about Norza: Tokyo Olympics will go on as scheduled

In this file photo the logo of German pharmaceutical company Merck is pictured at the company’s headquarter in Darmstadt, Germany, on March 3, 2015. Photo by DANIEL ROLAND / AFP SAN FRANCISCO — German pharmaceutical giant Merck and a US partner reported promising results Saturday in trials of a drug administered orally to fight Covid-19, saying it helps reduce patients’ viral load. “At a time where there is unmet need for antiviral treatments against SARS-CoV-2, we are encouraged by these preliminary data,” said Wendy Painter, chief medical officer of the US firm, Ridgeback Biotherapeutics. In January, Merck halted work on two Covid vaccine candidates but has pressed on with research into two products to treat the disease, including a pill-based one called molnupiravir, which it has developed with Ridgeback Biotherapeutics. This drug caused a significant drop in patients’ viral load after five days of treatment with it, Merck said at a meeting with infectious disease experts. ... » Learn More about Oral COVID-19 treatment yields promising trial data—drugmakers

SAN FRANCISCO: German pharmaceutical giant Merck and a US partner reported promising results on Saturday (Mar 6) in trials of a drug administered orally to fight COVID-19, saying it helps reduce patients' viral load. "At a time where there is unmet need for antiviral treatments against SARS-CoV-2, we are encouraged by these preliminary data," said Wendy Painter, chief medical officer of the US firm, Ridgeback Biotherapeutics. In January, Merck halted work on two COVID-19 vaccine candidates but has pressed on with research into two products to treat the disease, including a pill-based one called molnupiravir, which it has developed with Ridgeback Biotherapeutics. This drug caused a significant drop in patients' viral load after five days of treatment with it, Merck said at a meeting with infectious disease experts. This Phase 2A test - drug trials have three stages before a product can be approved - was carried out among 202 non-hospitalised people with symptoms of COVID-19. ... » Learn More about Oral COVID-19 treatment yields promising trial data: Drugmakers

As a first-generation Canadian, Kosi Stobbs is passionate about diversifying executive board positions, and knows that various voices on a board of directors in any industry is essential to the growth, development, and profitability of a business looking to scale up. Richmond, Canada - March 6, 2021 / / — As a first-generation Canadian, Kosi Stobbs is passionate about diversifying executive board positions, and knows that various voices on any board of directors is essential to growth. By the age of ten, he recognized his perspective of work ethic was unlike his peers, and to this day, that mindset has strengthened his leadership in all facets of business. Due to his humble background with immigrant parents from Jamaica, Stobbs understands the value that contrasting experiences have on the growth of a company. His goal is to now make sure executive board seats in all industries reflect the experiences of all races, identities, and orientations. In a recent report by ... » Learn More about Kosi Stobbs on Diversifying Your Executive Board Positions