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DG: Health system at breaking point, targeted MCO proposed

UPDATED 8.40PM | This comes as daily new cases hit yet another record high.

Record high of 2,593 Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths

There are 24,347 active cases with 141 patients being treated in intensive care and 67 requiring respiratory assistance.

Pharmaniaga expected to be Covid-19 vaccine main distributor — AmInvest

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 6): AmInvestment Bank Bhd (AmInvest) believes that Pharmaniaga Bhd would be the main distributor of the Covid-19 vaccine to local hospitals, and may appoint other companies to help distribute the vaccine nationw…

Covid-19 vaccine still effective if virus mutates, says expert

Dr Musa Mohd Nordin says the human body has memory cells that can produce new antibodies when attacked by a virus.

Sex in the cities – the hidden realities

Researchers share their findings on sex workers and their problems during the Covid-19 pandemic.

MoH and the way forward in 2021 ― Khoo Yoong Khean

JANUARY 6 ― It has been a whirlwind of a year and yet 2020 seemed like one of the longest years of our lives. The Covid-19 pandemic, which started in January 2020 for Malaysia, tore through our country with three waves and we are…

Khairy: COVID-19 Vaccine Won't Be Mandatory And Will Only Be Given To 18 Years And Above

Those vaccinated will be under surveillance for a few years to monitor the effects of the vaccines.

Malaysia’s medical profession in need of healing

Covid-19: Doctor shares experience on the frontlines in Penang during pregnancy

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 — In April last year six months after she tied the knot, Dr Yap Choon Fong learned she was pregnant. On one hand, she was delighted that she was going to be a mother but, on the other, she was full of trepidat…

Sarawak to publish when and where Covid-19 patients have been

MySejahtera alerts will also be sent to those who have checked in to the affected locations, urging them to get tested.

Malaysian artist dedicates sand sculpture in Langkawi to nation’s frontliners | Malay Mail

LANGKAWI, Jan 5 — A visual artist known for his sand sculptures has created a sculpture to honour Malaysia’s frontliners and their dedication, sacrifices and hard work in combating the spread Covid-19. The sand sculpture, 3.048 m…

US Embassy: Level 4 health alert issued for Malaysia was from last year

Vaccine injury financial assistance can help woo Malaysians, says MMA

MMA president Dr Subramaniam Muniandy says setting up a scheme to alleviate people's fears of long-term side effects from Covid-19 vaccine is a good idea.

Covid-19: Daily new cases back above 2,000 mark – Health DG https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/01/05/malaysias-covid-19-cases-climb-to-2027-with-8-deaths-as-possibility-of-snap-poll-looms/ via @@theborneopost

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 5): Malaysia’s new daily Covid-19 cases rose to 2,027 today while another eight people have died from the disease, giving the country 122,845 cumulative cases and 509 deaths to date. Health director-general Tan…

Khairy: Govt to spend RM6.7m on special freezers for Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — The government has confirmed its purchase of 55 freezers worth RM6.7 million to keep the Covid-19 vaccine ordered from US maker Pfizer, Khairy Jamaluddin said today. The science, technology and innovation mi…

Authorities urged to address bullying culture in medical profession

GEORGE TOWN: The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) has called for the decades-long recurring problem of bullying in the medical profession to be addressed.

More Diabetes Patients Suffering Other Diseases: Malaysian Registry

According to the National Diabetes Registry Report, 80.4% and 74.3% of adult diabetes patients in Malaysia had hypertension and dyslipidemia respectively in 2019.

Almost full house at Covid-19 hospital and centres

There are 22,089 active cases but capacity for only 23,000 patients at hospitals and low-risk treatment centres.

1,741 Covid-19 cases, as death toll passes 500 mark

There were 1,010 recoveries, bringing the total number of those discharged to 98,228.

Covid-19 Is Dangerous, Not Vaccines — 20 Scientists, Doctors, And Concerned Individuals

Now more than ever, get vaccinated.

Greed, ineptitude fuelling spike in Covid-19 cases

The surge in Covid-19 cases could have been prevented if the authorities had acted decisively in April when Singapore discovered that the cramped living conditions at migrant worker dormitories was causing a spike in the disease.

High daily numbers putting strain on health system

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians should be wary of the daily Covid-19 numbers, which show cases in the thousands in the last 24 days, said health experts.

Should we be worried about dengue and Covid-19 misdiagnosis? — Hridita Ahmed

JANUARY 4 — While Covid-19 has taken the whole world by storm, countries endemic for dengue have been hit by a double epidemic as the year progressed. West Malaysia is currently in the post-monsoon season and East Malaysia will s…

National vaccination plan to be finalised this Thursday, says Khairy | Malay Mail

REMBAU, Jan 3 — The National Vaccination Plan scheduled to start in February will be finalised this Thursday, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), Khairy Jamaluddin said. He said this would be discussed in the…