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277 new Covid-19 cases, including 6 Malaysians
UPDATED 5.50PM | CORONAVIRUS | Of this number, 270 cases are from the Bukit Jalil Immigration Detention Depot.
Covid-19: Health Ministry considering three-day negative rule
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry is looking into allowing those who have been tested negative for Covid-19 for at least three days to enter Malaysia.
Dr Noor Hisham: Transition in govt does not hamper Covid-19 fight | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — A transition in government does not disrupt the effort of the Ministry of Health (MOH) from continuing to combat the spread of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham A…
A clinician’s dream and public health nightmare https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/06/04/a-clinicians-dream-and-public-health-nightmare/ via @@theborneopost
THE director general of Health announced on May 26 that Malaysia will change its Covid-19 protocol and discharge patients after 14 days even if their RT-PCR is positive. Patients will be advised to undergo home quarantine for ano…
Childcare centres in Malaysia can resume operations, says minister | Malay Mail
PUTRAJAYA, June 3 — Childcare centres are now allowed to resume operation by complying with the guidelines on prevention of Covid-19 infection post-movement control order for safety at child care centres, said Women, Family and C…
Detention centre and Pedas clusters push new Covid-19 cases to 93
Of the total, only two cases involve Malaysians.
Covid-19: Three Kuala Langat housing estates placed under enhanced MCO after cluster detected (updated)
USMC offers 200 free influenza vaccination to frontliners | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — University Malaya Specialist Centre (USMC), as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, is providing 200 free influenza vaccination to Foodpanda riders and the Make It Right Movement co…
After Ipoh hospital cleaners’ protests, employer says has implemented safety measures, to resolve matter internally | Malay Mail
IPOH, June 3 — UEM Edgenta Berhad said that it has implemented actions and safety measures to safeguard the health and safety of its employees throughout the Covid-19...
Committee under NSC monitoring foreign workers' compliance with CMCO
7,877Total cases20New cases6,470Total discharged115Total deaths0 New case(s)AS AT NOON, JUN 2, 2020 (Source MOH)COVID-19Committee under NSC monitoring foreign workers' compliance with CMCODatuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health dir…
Covid-19 transmission in plane 'unlikely', say Malaysian airlines experts
In-flight transmission of Covid-19 when you are in the cabin of an aircraft is unlikely, according to aviation experts. This, however, is assuming that all necessary health and safety precautions are put in place.
Arrests disrupt peaceful protest by hospital support workers' union https://thinkleft.net/2020/06/02/arrests-disrupt-peaceful-protest-by-hospital-support-workers-union/ via @ThinkLeft2
Protest was against worker mistreatment by Edgenta UEMS
Covid-19: No more 14-day quarantine for Malaysians entering Sabah, says chief minister | Malay Mail
KOTA KINABALU, June 2 — Sabah is opening its doors again to air, land and sea routes to all Malaysians by doing away with the mandatory 14-day quarantine required of anyone entering the state to combat the spread of Covid-19. Chi…
Covid-19: 20 new cases, 66 recoveries, no deaths
UPDATED 6.18PM | CORONAVIRUS | Only five are local transmissions comprising three non-citizens and two Malaysians.
New Covid-19 cluster found in Cheras apartment block
Six residents have been found positive for Covid-19, and the cases are related to the tahfiz school clusters reported previously.
Covid-19’s coronavirus still infectious among those without symptoms, Dr Noor Hisham clarifies | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Patients who do not initially display symptoms of Covid-19 can still pass on its novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 to others, Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said today. He added that asymp…
Health D-G calls on embassies, employers, NGOs to work together to improve housing for foreign workers amid Covid-19 fight
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah today laid out several steps to address and contain the Covid-19 outbreak among foreign workers in Malaysia. Calling for collaboration involving employers, NGOs as well as fore…
Health D-G calls on embassies, employers, NGOs to work together to improve housing for foreign workers amid Covid-19 fight
Significant rise in COVID-19 cases among foreigners, says Malaysia Health DG https://borneobulletin.com.bn/2020/06/significant-rise-in-covid-19-cases-among-foreigners-says-malaysia-health-dg/ via @Borneo Bulletin Online
PUTRAJAYA (BERNAMA) – The actual daily case graph of all COVID-19 cases in Malaysia has shown a significant increase in positive cases involving non-Malaysians since April 28, said Malaysian Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor…
Taska Guidelines Will ‘Prioritise’, Not ‘Isolate’ Frontliners’ Children: Health DG
MOH also seeks to increase child care centres at its hospitals.
Malaysia records 38 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths today | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Malaysia recorded 38 new Covid-19 infection cases today, 26 of which are considered imported cases affecting people who were infected abroad, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH). In his daily media br…
Drink driving laws will work only if there's enforcement, says MMA
It also warns that the danger of drivers on drugs while at the wheel of public or commercial vehicles is often neglected.