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Two major Selayang markets now closed despite earlier announced exception from Covid-19 lockdown | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The Selayang wholesale market, otherwise known as the Kuala Lumpur wholesale market, will be closed from today to prepare for Covid-19 screenings of wholesale market traders and workers. This is despite t…

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Private hospital staff in quarantine after patient tests positive

The patient, a 55-year-old Malaysian, had been scheduled for surgery when she was confirmed to have contracted Covid-19.

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The amazing race: Doctors team up to deliver cancer patients' 2nd chance at life

Specialists overcome time and MCO restrictions to ensure stem cells get to leukaemia survivors who desperately need them.

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Don't misuse private info in Covid-19 apps, Putrajaya urged

Information given by the public should not be used for political or surveillance purposes, say activists

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More than 44 million face masks distributed nationwide - Nadma

CORONAVIRUS | Another three millions masks have been sent to Palestine and Bosnia Herzegovina.

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Happy BIrthday DG! Malaysians staying at home, keeping safe will be my best birthday gift, says Dr Noor Hisham | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, April 20 — “On the occasion of my birthday tomorrow, April 21, the most special gift for me will be if Malaysians remain staying at home and observe high hygiene standards,” said Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah with a sm…

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Health DG: War against Covid-19 may not end until vaccine is found - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (April 20): Even with the significantly reduced number of daily reported cases, the country's “war” against the spread of Covid-19 may not even end until a vaccine is found, which may take up to 18 months, according…

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Health Ministry mulls random antibody testing for communities

PUTRAJAYA: Random antibody testing in a community, particularly in areas classified as red zones, is among the measures being mulled by the Health Ministry to get one step ahead of the Covid-19 virus.

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Sarawak extends RM300 allowance to all health workers

Following feedback, health department asked to determine the number of those eligible.

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Ministry launches free app to check your health

The MySejahtera app will also be helpful in Covid-19 monitoring and provide guidelines for those in the high-risk groups.

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Johor to offer additional platforms to the public for mental health support during MCO, says state rep | Malay Mail

JOHOR BARU, April 20 — The Johor government, through the state's Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) team, now has two platforms that offer mental health support to the public during the movement control order (MCO). S…

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More parts of KL come under enhanced MCO

Authorities have declared a lockdown in the areas surrounding the Selayang wholesale wet market.

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Free Covid-19 screening for Labuan food delivery riders, drivers begins tomorrow | Malay Mail

LABUAN, April 20 — The Covid-19 screening exercise for food delivery riders and drivers here will be held at the Membidai Health Clinic beginning tomorrow. The three-day free screening programme, from 10am to 3pm, is to ensure th…

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Malaysia hits new record as new Covid-19 cases dip below 40, zero new deaths | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — Malaysia has registered only 36 new Covid-19 positive cases today, making it the lowest daily number to date, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced today. There were also zero new deaths reported today.…

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Don't use surgical gloves, MMA tells public

It warns that if improperly removed, gloves can spread germs from one surface to another, leading to an increased risk of infection.

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Malaysia to learn from China’s experience in fighting Covid-19 https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/04/20/malaysia-to-learn-from-chinas-experience-in-fighting-covid-19/ via @@theborneopost

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will learn from China’s experience in fighting the Covid-19 outbreak through eight medical experts from the country who arrived in Malaysia on Saturday. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah sa…

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Covid-19: New daily cases back on the rise, but still lower than recoveries | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — The number of new Covid-19 cases today went back up to 84 after a steady downward trend two days prior to this, but are still lower than new recoveries at 95. The Ministry of Health (MOH) also announced o…

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Health D-G: New Covid-19 cluster detected from students returning from Indonesia | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — A new cluster of Covid-19 has been detected from Malaysians returning from abroad, Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah revealed today. In his daily press briefings today, Dr Noor Hisham…

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Decision on MCO extension will be based on science and fact, says Health D-G | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — The Health Ministry will base its decision-making process strictly on scientifically proven facts and factual data, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said when asked whether the current movement control order…