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Putrajaya mulls surveillance, quarantine for non-compliant returning travellers to curb Covid-19 | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — In a bid to contain a possible third wave of Covid-19 outbreak in the country, Putrajaya is considering home surveillance on travellers who returned from abroad. Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hish…

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Condominium in KL under lockdown after 17 Covid-19 cases

UPDATED 7.37PM | CORONAVIRUS | The enhanced MCO involves more than 3,000 residents at Menara City One.

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Covid-19: No exponential spike yet, but MOH says prepared for the worst | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) said today that Covid-19 cases in the country is currently stable, but the government is well prepared if there is an exponential spike — which can only be identified by the f…

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Phase 2 of MCO will see dawn-to-dusk rule

CORONAVIRUS | Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says this will take effect on April 1.

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New ceiling price for masks - RM1.50 per piece

Putrajaya had previously increased the price by 150 pct due to a severe shortage to encourage production and imports.

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Even if @DGHisham had said earlier, https://www.therakyatpost.com/2020/03/23/health-dg-not-necessary-to-wear-face-mask-in-public/ perhaps with enough we need #masks4all

Terms and conditions do apply if you want to go maskless though.

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Covid-19: Pekan, Putrajaya officially orange zones, Malaysia only has 34 districts with zero cases

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Pekan in Pahang and Putrajaya are now officially Covid-19 orange zones or hotspots that are just one category below red zones, while the widespread Covid-19 outbreak nationwide sees Malaysia reduced to on…

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Exit strategies for Covid-19 a.k.a can life return to normal?

MARCH 30 — These past weeks have been tough for all of us, especially when we have difficulty seeing an end to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. Many of us wish that we had a reset button that could make this all disappear. We…

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Economy will need at least 6 months to recover, says minister

Mustapa Mohamed says this is a reasonable estimate given the use of the right strategies.

malaysiakini.com

Ipoh hospital launches drive-through Neonatal jaundice screening initiative to ease congestion

CORONAVIRUS | Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun is conducting Neonatal Jaundice screening for babies using a drive-through facility.

nst.com.my

No new Covid-19 cases in Sabah after 320 samples tested

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah recorded no new Covid-19 cases after the state conducted tests on 320 samples.

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Despite EMCO, Sg Lui folk remain oblivious to Covid-19 danger

HULU LANGAT: Despite a surge in the number of Covid-19 cases and repeated warnings to stay home, many residents of the villages in Sungai Lui here appeared to be oblivious to the danger in their midst.

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MASkargo to work with govt for needed medical supplies from overseas

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) is collaborating with various governmental agencies in ensuring access to much-needed medical equipment and supplies for Malaysians from overseas. In a statement today, its ch…

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After social distancing guidelines ignored, stricter MCO rules fall on Penang’s Air Itam market

GEORGE TOWN, March 30 — The road leading to Air Itam market here was closed from 6am today, effectively reducing the number of patrons at the market by 70 per cent from yesterday. The authorities cordoned off Jalan Paya Terubong…

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Covid-19: Cheras, Jerantut now orange zones, Sabah loses Keningau as zero-case district

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Cheras in Kuala Lumpur and Jerantut in Pahang are now orange zones or Covid-19 hotspots with between 20 to 40 cases, while Malaysia only has 35 districts that are free of Covid-19 cases as Keningau has as…

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Covid-19: More temporary hospitals to be opened if Covid-19 cases spike https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/03/30/covid-19-more-temporary-hospitals-to-be-opened-if-covid-19-cases-spike/ via @@theborneopost

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Health (MOH) will open more temporary hospitals if Covid-19 cases increase drastically. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the temporary hospitals would be for patients who did n…

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Health Ministry wants more volunteers

PUTRAJAYA: All medical practitioners in Malaysia are encouraged to sign up as volunteers to assist the Health Ministry in its battle against Covid-19.

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Four meals a day and Wi-Fi: Life of Hilir Perak cluster close contacts quarantined in Sungkai | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — The Ministry of Health has begun using one of its quarantine stations nationwide to house the close contacts of positive cases in the Hilir Perak cluster, which is the second biggest in the state. Health…

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Noor Hisham shies away from being called a hero

It's not about me, but about what we (citizens) can do to fight Covid-19, says the health director-general.

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Good Samaritans help produce personal protective equipment for Covid-19 frontliners | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — The shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline personnel including healthcare workers has prompted non-governmental organisations, higher education institutions, and individuals to come…

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Ministry official is latest Covid-19 death, toll now 35

The victim had travelled to Indonesia, says the health ministry.

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Malaysia arrests hundreds for flouting curbs on movement as COVID-19 deaths rise

Malaysia reported 150 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the total to 2,470, the highest in Southeast Asia.