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MCO will not reduce Covid-19 cases, says ex-deputy health minister

With MCO showing mixed results, health experts press Putrajaya for transparency, community empowerment | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Malaysia’s worsening Covid-19 situation requires the government to be fully transparent with information on the pandemic in order to fully utilise all available expertise in the country to effectively tackle…

EU says Malaysia’s Covid-19 vaccine purchase not affected by export authorisation system | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — Malaysia’s Covid-19 vaccine purchase won’t be affected by the Covax export authorisation system set up by the European Union (EU), its country representative said today. Michalis Rokas who is EU ambassador t…

Health Ministry: Malaysia records highest Covid-19 daily deaths at 21, new cases at 3,455 today | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — Malaysia today recorded its highest daily number of deaths from the Covid-19 pandemic at 21 deaths today. The number of new cases in the last 24 hours is 3,455, based on the Health Ministry’s latest figures.…

Minister: AGC drafting hike of RM1,000 fine under Infectious Diseases Act | Malaysia | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) is currently drafting higher penalties for compoundable offences under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988, Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabr…

Chronic Kidney Patients Want Covid-19 Vaccination Priority

Patients who suffer from chronic kidney disease have impaired immunity, hence are more vulnerable to developing complications if they contract Covid-19.

Private hospitals diligently reporting Covid-19 cases to authorities, says medical association

Shafie calls for RM5 billion extra on Covid-19 testing and tracing

Look east for fighting Covid-19 without lockdowns, 'dysfunctional' cabinet told

Former government adviser Jomo Sundaram says more tests and better tracing worked better than the western-style approach.

Experts: Health Ministry's current Covid-19 treatment model is working well

KUALA LUMPUR: Medical experts have urged the Health Ministry to preserve the quality of Covid-19 care in the country by maintaining the current Covid-19 model applied in the ministry’s healthcare facilities.

Pertimbang semula cadangan rawat kes COVID-19 di hospital swasta | Astro Awani

Jumlah kematian akibat COVID-19 yang kurang daripada 0.4 peratus menjadi cerminan kepada kejayaan fasiliti kerajaan mengendalikan wabak tersebut.

Decision on MCO extension tomorrow, govt to get tough

Special meeting chaired by prime minister to decide on extension after briefing by the health ministry.

Growing pressure on insurers to cover Covid-19 treatment at private hospitals - The Edge Markets

WITH the number of Covid-19 cases rising, a pressing issue that is being hotly debated is whether insurance companies should be made to bear the cost for infected policyholders who are treated at private hospitals.Insurance assoc…

Coronavirus latest: Malaysia to get first Pfizer vaccine batch on Feb. 26

Top White House official cites push to have more Americans wear masks

Covid-19: Malaysia snaps five-thousand streak as new cases drop to 4,214; 10 more deaths reported - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 1): New Covid-19 cases in Malaysia today dropped to 4,214 — after three consecutive days of staying above the 5,000 mark — with 10 more deaths, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH).As new recoveries at 4,28…

Malaysia Not Exempted From EU Vaccine Export Controls

The European Union's initial export controls on Covid-19 vaccines -- including Pfizer and AstraZeneca shots -- are in effect from January 30 to March 31.

Covid patients can proceed to Assessment Centre in own vehicles | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Covid-19 patients who have appointments at a Covid-19 Assessment Centre (CAC) should head for the centre in their own vehicle instead of waiting for an ambulance to be sent.

After private clinics and hospitals blamed, Health Ministry admits to delay in Covid-19 reporting | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — The Health director-general conceded today to delays in reporting Covid-19 results at the ministry’s Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) and the Public Health Laboratory Information System (Simka…

Noor Hisham says tougher action, higher fines coming

Health director-general says proposed changes to the law on infectious diseases have been sent to the Attorney-General’s Chambers.

5,298 Covid-19 cases, 14 deaths

Selangor and Johor recorded more than 1,000 cases each.

COMMENT | Another perspective on the 'new' versus 'old' Covid-19 vaccines

Private practitioners welcome govt roping in GPs to monitor Covid-19

Cabinet agrees to amend Emergency Ordinance to let private GPs issue home quarantine orders, says health minister.

Mestron: We don't have MOH clearance to buy or distribute Covid-19 vaccines

Its previous statement says the clearance was to initiate talks on a vaccine deal.

DG: Test Islamic, alternative 'treatments' for Covid-19 to prove effectiveness

COVID-19 | These methods must be scientifically researched first to show evidence they work, says DG.