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When rotavirus infects a child, caution is needed

Activists defending hospital cleaners granted DNAA over MCO protest

This after their lawyer argues that they did not commit an offence under the MCO law.

'New wave' if Covid-19 cases continue to climb | New Straits Times

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is set to experience a “new wave” of Covid-19 if cases continue to increase, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said.

MOH Not Building Covid-19 Hospital As Beds Suffice

There are a total of 4,840 beds in hospitals, non-hospital facilities, and MAEPS for Covid-19 patients.

Four new clusters identified, says Dr Noor Hisham (updated)

Covid-19: Malaysia records 260 new cases, highest in nearly five months - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): Malaysia reported 260 new confirmed Covid-19 cases today — the highest daily count since June 4 when there were 277 infections, and the second highest on record since the first cases were reported on Jan 24…

MedCom: UMSC develops Smart Glasses to help doctors remotely monitor surgeries https://www.soyacincau.com/2020/09/29/medcom-umsc-develops-smart-glasses-to-help-doctors-remotely-monitor-surgeries/ via @soya_cincau

As the world continues to reel from the COVID-19 pandemic, technology experts have continued to find innovative solutions to help healthcare professionals in the fight. In an interview with Malay Mail, University Malaya Specialis…

Sarawak Catches Two Covid Cases From Sabah Who Tested Negative On First PCR Test

Their second RT-PCR test with positive results were taken upon arrival in Sarawak airports four and five days respectively after their first test in Sabah with negative results.

Covid-19: Two more Malaysians test positive in Singapore | Malay Mail

SINGAPORE, Sept 30 — Singapore’s Ministry of Health confirmed that two of the three cases in the community announced earlier today are Malaysians. One of them is a 23-year-old man identified as a contact of previously confirmed c…

Health experts in Malaysia raise alarm over holding snap general election

SE Asia News -PETALING JAYA (Selangor) • The sharp rise in Covid-19 cases in Sabah should serve as an "alarm bell" against holding a snap general election, warned Malaysia's top medical experts..

MMA gets new president, office bearers | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Professor Datuk Dr Subramaniam Muniandy has officially assumed the role of Malaysian Medical Association president following its first-ever virtual annual general meeting on Saturday.

Two Covid-19 deaths, new cases detected in most states

UPDATED 11.10PM | COVID-19 | One of the deaths has led to the discovery of a new cluster in Kedah.

Malaysian Medical Association urges govt to extend medical officers’ contract service to 10 years | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) today called on the government to look into the possibility of extending the contract of medical officers (MOs) serving in the Health Ministry, to 10 years. Its pres…

Covid-19: 101 new cases in Malaysia today, including 4 imported https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/09/29/covid-19-101-new-cases-in-malaysia-today-including-4-imported/ via @@theborneopost

PUTRAJAYA (Sept 29): Malaysia recorded 101 new Covid-19 cases today, taking its cumulative total to 11,135 while the number of active cases now stands at 1,062, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. Four o…

Dr Noor Hisham: Covid-19 infection already in community, not just in Sabah; ministry conducting active surveillance and TEMCO to control spread | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — The transmission of the Covid-19 virus in the community is no longer limited to Sabah, Health director-general Tan Sri Noor Hisham Abdullah said today. However, he said the Health Ministry is not insisting…

MMA concerned over spike in Covid-19 cases, new clusters

PETALING JAYA: There is growing concern over the Covid-19 situation in the country amid the spike in cases and the increasing number of clusters in Sa...

Bintai Kinden, IJN sign MOU on Covid-19 vaccine development - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 28): Bintai Kinden Corp Bhd said it today entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Institut Jantung Negara Sdn Bhd (IJN) to explore a possible collaboration in the commercial development of Covid-1…

Malaysia’s Covid-19 cases crosses 11,000 mark, bulk of cases from Sabah, says Dr Noor Hisham | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, September 28 — The Health Ministry announced 115 new Covid-19 cases today, bringing Malaysia’s cumulative positive cases to 11,034. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that 112 cases were lo…

Govt imposing targeted enhanced MCO on 4 districts in Sabah

COVID-19 | The districts are Lahad Datu, Tawau, Kunak, and Semporna, and will involve close to one million residents.

We Do Not Need To Ensure That Vaccines Are Halal

Such a requirement would be self-defeating and could undermine public health efforts.

Covid-19: Terengganu Health Dept to probe data leakage claim, says director

KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 27 — The Terengganu Health Department will investigate the alleged leakage of information involving details of two Covid-19 patients which had gone viral on social media since yesterday. State Health Direct…

Offer frontliners permanent posts, Cuepacs tells health ministry

It says those affected included medical officers, assistant medical officers and nurses.

The top killer of Malaysian women is this respiratory infection

Respiratory infections have been with us for thousands of years, with Covid-19 being just the latest type of this kind of infection.

Another Covid-19 spike in Malaysia as MoH reports 150 new patients, latest death | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The Ministry of Health reported 150 new Covid-19 cases today amid growing concern over the rise in the infection rate in recent weeks. Only four of the cases were imported while 146 were local transmission…