Search the health news archive.

Health D-G confirms first death among Parliament’s Covid-19 cases; total positive now 97 | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — The death of a high-ranking government official is the first death recorded out of the 97 Covid-19 cases detected in relation to Parliament so far, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah sa…

Kedah health dept sorry over second jab blunder

Nurse involved admits error, has been reprimanded and given counselling, says state director.

Malaysian Army Headquarters says its Greater Klang Valley task force to help replace oxygen tanks, manage Covid-19 bodies | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 ― Replacing oxygen tanks and managing the remains of Covid-19 patients are among the key roles of the Malaysian Army’s Greater Klang Valley Task Force (GKV TF) in the effort to curb the spread of Covid-19 in t…

MSOSH: Not the right time to relax restrictions for fully vaccinated people

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Society for Occupational Safety and Health (MSOSH) has described the relaxing of restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals as announced by the government as an insensible move.

MOH resolves issues raised by medical frontliners | New Straits Times

Conditions for annual practicing certs eased for new medical practitioners, says Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): New medical practitioners who are fully registered with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) are now allowed to renew their Annual Practicing Certificates (APC) with a minimum of zero Continuous Professiona…

Malaysia reports 17,236 new COVID -

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia reported another 17,236 new COVID-19 infections, the health ministry said on Monday, bringing the national total to 1,279,776.

Covid-19: No deaths among fully vaccinated, says Sarawak health director | Malay Mail

KUCHING, Aug 9 ― There have been no reports of deaths caused by Covid-19 among those who have been fully vaccinated, or at least 14 days after the second dose, said Sarawak Health Department director, Datuk Dr Mohamed Sapian Moha…

Adeeba: With Hospital Bed Shortage, Premature To Reopen Even With 100% Vaccination

Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman highlights potentially worse Covid-19 outbreaks in states with less health care resources than the Klang Valley, such as Johor, Kedah, Penang and Terengganu with fast rising cases.

Dip in hospitalisation of senior citizens for Covid-19 at Sungai Buloh Hospital | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: There has been a dip in Covid-19 hospitalisation rate involving senior citizens aged 60 and above as many in the group have been fully vaccinated against the virus, as observed at the Sungai Buloh Hospital.

Covid-19: Malaysia’s daily death toll climbs to 360, including 85 who were dead on arrival on Aug 8 - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 8): Malaysia’s daily Covid-19 fatalities hit a new high at 360 today, lifting the coronavirus death toll to 10,749. The previous record was 257 deaths on Wednesday (Aug 4).Daily Covid-19 cases, however, fell fur…

Fully vaccinated long-distance couples can cross district, state borders to meet

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today said long-distance married couples who have been fully vaccinated can cross district or state lines to meet each other.

Motac to discuss with Health Ministry on move to convert tourist vans into ambulances

KUALA LUMPUR: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) will hold further discussions with the Health Ministry on the initiative to convert tourist vans into ambulances.

Over 16,000 individuals vaccinated at IPVC

KUALA LUMPUR: Over 16,000 individuals, including foreigners, were vaccinated in less than two weeks at the Plus Malaysia Bhd’s Persada Plus Integrated Public Vaccination Centre (IPVC).

Ismail Sabri: 750 Armed Forces personnel to be stationed at Klang Valley hospitals | Malay Mail

KLANG, Aug 8 — A total of 1,000 members of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) will be deployed to hospitals in the Klang Valley to assist health workers in handling Covid-19-related cases, including 750 of whom will help in oxygen-…

Khairy warns public against taking Covid-19 antibody test, says no clinical guidelines issued on the matter yet | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 ― The public is advised against going for Covid-19 antibody test as there is still no clinical guidelines issued on the matter, said Coordinating Minister for the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK…

Covid-19: Malaysia new Covid-19 cases fall to 18,688 on Aug 8 — lowest in six days - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 8): Malaysia’s new Covid-19 cases fell further to 18,688 today — the lowest in six days — down from 19,257 reported the day before.Selangor reported 6,565 — the lowest in five days — after the daily number soare…

Malaysia reports 19,257 new COVID-19 cases, 210 new deaths

Malaysia reported another 19,257 new COVID-19 infections, the Health Ministry said on Saturday, bringing the national total to 1,243,852.

Drastic drop in dengue cases in Malaysia this year — Health Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Dengue cases in all states have recorded a drop of between 20 and 94 percent this year compared to last year, said Health Minister Datuk...

Health DG pays tribute to anaesthesiologists, ICU staff and others during virtual congress | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed the insufficiencies and deficiencies of the country’s healthcare systems.

MOH Estimates Three Undetected Covid-19 Cases For Every Reported Infection

Dr Chong Chee Kheong says mass testing is unfeasible in the long run because of the large population size and short testing windows required.

More blood donors needed amid Covid-19 pandemic

Majority of Covid-19 clusters in Selangor are from factories

PUTRAJAYA: A majority of the Covid-19 clusters detected in Selangor were contributed by factories in the economic sector.

Health director: No Covid-19 cluster related to Aidiladha in Selangor, manufacturing biggest contributor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 ― Selangor Health Department director Datuk Dr Sha'ari Ngadiman today said that the manufacturing sector is the biggest contributor to active Covid-19 clusters in the state at 54 per cent. In a press conferenc…