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We need to prepare for the worst, says health DG

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says the rise in Covid-19 cases could trigger a vertical surge.

No, you can't pick a private hospital for vaccination, says association

The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia says registration will still be done through MySejahtera and procedures will remain the same.

Double-masking: MOH shares how to do it effectively

PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry (MOH) has shared effective ways of wearing double face-masks, citing the best practices of America’s Centre for Disease Control (CDC).

Malaysian-American offers Covid-19 breathing device free to the world

The device can help coronavirus patients with breathing difficulty and will free up the use of ventilators in ICUs.

MYEG launches portal to help find alternative quarantine hotels

New platform allows low-risk Covid-19 patients to safely choose quarantine accomodation in a bid for those interested to be isolated in a more comfortable setting and help reduce strain on public

Malaysia records new high Covid-19 cases at 6,976 today, over 2,000 in Selangor alone | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The Health Ministry today recorded a new high mark of Covid-19 cases with 6,976 new infections, bringing the total number of cases in Malaysia to 512,091. Its director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham said Se…

Health DG calls for Malaysia to go on self-imposed lockdown for the next two weeks | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — The health director-general called for Malaysia to go on a self-imposed lockdown for the next two weeks as Covid-19 caseloads continue to rise. Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said hospitals were at a criti…

More exclusive Covid-19 hospitals needed, says Private Hospitals Association

PETALING JAYA: The government needs to create more exclusive Covid-19 hospitals like the Sungai Buloh Hospital to cater to the increasing number of patients, says Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh.

6,320 Covid-19 cases, 50 deaths

Malaysia’s cumulative cases have now exceeded half a million.

Pakatan vaccination committee urges strategy rethink to speed up inoculation rate | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) Covid-19 Vaccination Committee has urged the Health Ministry as well as the Special Committee on Covid-19 Vaccine Supply (JKJAV) to review its current vaccine strategies and expedite…

Malaysia’s new Covid-19 infections leap to 6,806, beating previous day’s record high | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — After recording a new high of 6,075 cases yesterday, the Health Ministry said today new Covid-19 infections surged to a further 6,806 cases in the last...

We can reach herd immunity by end-2021, says Khairy

Vaccine minister says vaccination rates are rising, but Selangor will have to wait if it orders from Sinovac.

Malaysia reports record 6,075 new cases amid COVID-19 third wave

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported a record high of 6,075 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (May 19), as the country continues to battle a third wave ...

Health DG: Covid-19 deaths breach 2,000 mark with another 46 recorded

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s Covid-19 death toll has breached the 2,000 mark, after another 46 fatalities were recorded on Wednesday (May 19).

94 percent increase in total Covid-19 ICU admission in Klang Valley - Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR: Total Covid-19 intensive care unit (ICU) admission including suspected or probable cases in Klang Valley has increased by 94% compared t...

ICU bed capacity at UiTM Puncak Alam Hospital increased | New Straits Times

Dr Noor Hisham: Emergence of new Covid-19 variants worrying | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has expressed concern over the emergence of new Variants of Concern (VOC) as many patients do not show any symptoms and in fact, their Covid-19 screen…

Malaysia reports 4,865 new Covid-19 cases; infections in Selangor soar to 1,743 - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (May 18): Malaysia recorded a new record high of 47 Covid-19 deaths today, surpassing the peak of 45 fatalities registered yesterday, raising the death toll from the coronavirus nationwide to 1,994. This comes as the…

MMA calls for immediate audit of RTK-Antigen test kits

This comes after complaints that some of them have failed in detecting positive Covid-19 cases.

All states can get their own approved vaccines, maintains KJ

However, vaccines from companies that Putrajaya uses will be prioritised for PICK, based on their agreement.

No baby boom, data points Malaysia to ageing nation - The Malaysian Reserve

by BERNAMA/ pic by AFP Just a year ago, when the first of the stricter movement curbs was imposed and people were mostly confined to their homes,

Health Ministry to consider full MCO in Selangor, says Dr Adham - The Edge Markets

PUTRAJAYA (May 17): The Health Ministry (MoH) is considering imposing a full-scale Movement Control Order (MCO) in Selangor if Covid-19 cases in the state continue to rise, said its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.He said the…

Category 1, 2 Covid patients can quarantine at home, but only if ...

Covid-19: With ICU beds full, state Health director pleads with Sarawakians to stay home as pandemic worsens | Malay Mail

KUCHING, May 17 — Intensive care unit (ICU) beds in Sarawak’s public hospitals are full, state Health Director Dr Chin Zin Hing revealed today as he pleaded with Sarawakians to play their part to stop the spread of Covid-19. Urgi…