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Health D-G says met PM to explore ending MCO, but must see local Covid-19 transmissions and movement before deciding | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — The Health Ministry has met with Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to discuss “in principle” the lifting of the movement control order (MCO) set to expire on April 28, said Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdu…

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Health D-G: Travel restrictions to remain even after MCO lifted to protect border control | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — Travel restrictions imposed on Malaysians may continue to remain in effect even after the movement control order (MCO) enforced nationwide is eventually lifted, Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisha…

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MAEPS quarantine centre receives 12 asymptomatic Covid-19 patients, says director | Malay Mail

SERDANG, April 23 — The Covid-19 Low-Risk Patient Quarantine and Treatment Centre at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) here has received 12 patients without symptoms since Tuesday. Its director, Dr Md Anuar Abd Sa…

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New Covid-19 cases creep up again but still below full recoveries | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — The Health director-general reported 71 new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) patients today, after days of promising drops in fresh infections. According to Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, 90 more former Cov…

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Nurse among two latest deaths, 71 new cases recorded

CORONAVIRUS | On a positive note, the total number of patients who have recovered is 3,542 or 63.2 percent.

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Malaysia says ready for vaccine trials if chosen by partner countries | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah today said that Malaysia is ready to participate in vaccine trials if chosen by any country that produces it. Dr Noor Hisham said the participation is…

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COVID-19: Here's a guide for supermarkets to operate safely in the new normal https://www.soyacincau.com/2020/04/22/covid-19-prevention-guide-supermarket-environment/ via @soya_cincau

It is increasingly recognised that the COVID-19 pandemic may last 1 to 2 years. It is expected that COVID-19 cases will recur episodically and we will have to control each ‘wave’ until it gradually fades over time. Hence retail o…

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No ship crew found COVID-19 positive to date - Health D-G - The Edge Markets

PUTRAJAYA (April 22): To date, no ship’s crew has been identified as infected with COVID-19, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.He added that all the crew returning to the country would also have to underg…

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Sarawak’s Covid-19 cases rise to 455 | Malay Mail

KUCHING, April 22 — Sarawak recorded 19 more positive cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) infections today along with the death of a 72-year old woman from Lingga, Simanggang district. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (S…

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Health D-G: New Covid-19 cluster found in Pengerang | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 22 — Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said a new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cluster has been identified in Pengerang, Johor. He said one of the patients had shown symptoms of dengue befo…

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Will MCO continue? Health D-G says decision in PM’s hands, MOH just advising | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah today said the decision to lift or extend the movement control order (MCO) lies with Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said the Ministry of…

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Malaysia working out with South Korea on speeding up delivery of rapid test kits — Health DG - The Edge Markets

PUTRAJAYA (April 22): A government-to-government (G2G) arrangement is now being worked out between Malaysia and South Korea to speed up the delivery of antigen rapid test kits to Malaysia, according to Ministry of Health (MoH) di…

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MOH suggests all three strains of novel coronavirus may be present here | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 22 — All three strains of the novel coronavirus named SARS-CoV-2 could potentially exist in Malaysia, Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said today. He said the strains labelled as A, B and C…

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After 45 GPs down with Covid-19, Health D-G urges health workers to take every precaution | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 22 — Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said 45 general practitioners have tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). He reminded frontline medical workers to be extremely wary wh…

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Covid-19: Malaysia's green zones increase to 64, including entire Perlis; new districts in six states with zero active cases | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The number of Malaysian districts in the green zone — or without any active Covid-19 cases currently — has increased yet again, this time to 64 districts, including the entirety of Perlis, the latest figu…

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Balik kampung’ before MCO? Here’s what you need to do before returning to urban areas, says Ismail Sabri | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, April 22 — People who returned to their hometowns before the movement control order (MCO) came into effect on March 18 and now want to travel back to urban areas should register online before doing so, said Senior Mini…

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Health D-G: Twice as many recoveries as new Covid-19 cases today | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Malaysia’s gradual containment of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) continued today as 103 recoveries eclipsed the 50 new infections reported. Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah delivered the encouraging news…

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Healthcare groups urge gov't to create more positions for contract staff

They welcome contract extension of public sector doctors, dentists and pharmacists but permanent positions needed.

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Young Doctor Launches Site Streamlining Frontliners’ PPE Requests

myPPEhub.com aims to connect donors to requests for personal protective equipment (PPE) from public and private health facilities.

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No data antibodies of recovered Covid-19 patients can prevent reinfection, MOH says | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, April 21 — Antibodies of recovered Covid-19 patients cannot guarantee their immunity to prevent a reinfection, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said today. In a press conference here, the director-general of the Ministry…

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How can Malaysia end the MCO? Health D-G lists six criteria that need fulfilling first | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 21 — Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said today several boxes need to be ticked before deciding whether to lift the movement control order (MCO) which is supposed to end on April 28. He sai…

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Muhyiddin gives Covid-19 frontliners a standing ovation

The prime minister credits them for the praise Malaysia has gained for its handling of the pandemic.

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Covid-19: Malaysian Health Coalition reminds Muslims to maintain social distancing during Ramadan | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The Malaysian Health Coalition (MHC) today reminded Muslims in the country to strictly observe social distancing during the fasting month of Ramadan. Acknowledging that Muslims could not celebrate the usu…