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WHO satisfied with Malaysia’s Covid-19 management

Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says World Health Organisation officials have observed the country’s preparations to handle the pandemic.

Health D-G: All Teluk Intan Hospital staff ordered to be tested for Covid-19 | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — All staff of the Teluk Intan Hospital are being tested for Covid-19 following the outbreak that saw 39 of its medical staff infected with the deadly virus, following a complaint by a workers’ union. Healt…

Private hospitals lend 65 more ventilators, make 900 beds available

This is in addition to earlier 51 ventilators pledged to help health ministry.

4 new Covid-19 deaths in Malaysia, 235 new cases

PUTRAJAYA: Four new Covid-19 related fatalities were recorded as at noon today, bringing the death toll in Malaysia to 23.

Covid-19 information overload may lead to mental health issues, warn experts

A consultant psychiatrist recommends that people limit the amount of information they consume about Covid-19 while another expert suggests people keep themselves occupied with positive activities.

Seven more healthcare personnel infected with Covid-19, bringing total to 80 | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — Up till 12.30pm today, the government detected another seven Health Ministry workers who have been infected by Covid-19, with the total now standing at 80, said Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. In a post on…

Accolades pour in for Health DG and frontliners

Covid-19 pandemic: Step up Malaysians, we shall overcome — John Teo | Malay Mail

March 26 — January 25, Malaysia recorded its 1st Covid 19 case. Seven weeks later on March 17, we had our first Covid death. The next day, March 18, the prime minister (PM) declare the movement control order (MCO) for two weeks t…

Another Malaysian dies from Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR: One new Covid-19-related fatality was recorded today, bringing the death toll in Malaysia to 21.

China donates 5,500 Covid-19 test kits to Malaysia, on top of previous donations of face masks | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — China today via several entities including its embassy here today donated 5,500 Covid-19 test kits to the Health Ministry in Malaysia, in its third instalment of medical aid publicised by its embassy here…

Teluk Intan Hospital operating at limited capacity, says Perak health director | Malay Mail

IPOH, March 26 — Hospital Teluk Intan (HTI) is still operating, albeit in a limited manner, after health personnel on the premises tested positive for Covid-19, said Perak health director Datuk Dr Ding Lay Ming. Dr Ding assured a…

MCO extension a necessary move, says MMA https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/578144/mco-extension-necessary-move-says-mma via @NST_Online

KUALA LUMPUR: The extension of the Movement Control Order (MCO) to April 14 as announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today will be a much needed move as there has not been any signs of improvement on the Covid-19 i…

Only two people from cluster of 17 infections within Malaysia’s police force remain hospitalised, says home minister | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Only two individuals from a cluster of 17 people who tested positive for Covid-19 within the Royal Malaysia Police remain hospitalised, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. He said that 15 from…

From face shields to free deliveries, pharmacies do their bit in virus crisis

One of them is sending out as many face shields as it can to hospitals while the other is giving free delivery to customers who purchase medication online.

Covid-19: Death toll now 20

CORONAVIRUS | The victim, a 76-year-old man, is linked to the Sri Petaling tabligh cluster.

COVID-19: Health Ministry mulls over use of 'Favipiravir' to treat patients - The Edge Markets

PUTRAJAYA (March 25): The Health Ministry is considering the use of antiviral drug ‘Favipiravir’ to treat COVID-19 positive patients, said its director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.He said the drug, which is also known a…

MOH streamlines workforce to reduce burden on health staff - The Edge Markets

PUTRAJAYA (March 25): The Ministry of Health (MOH) has streamlined the workforce in Government hospitals to reduce the burden on health workers in addressing the COVID-19 outbreak.Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdu…

World’s supply of medical gloves running out, warns Malaysian manufacturer group | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — The Malaysian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association (Margma) has warned that there could be a chronic shortage of medical gloves in the battle to contain the Covid-19 pandemic at a global level, due to…

Dr Amalina joins other medical professionals to convey correct information about Covid-19 to public | Malay Mail

PETALING JAYA, March 25 — UK-based general surgeon Dr Nur Amalina Che Bakri has teamed up with a group of Malaysian medical professionals to help keep the public informed about the Covid-19 virus. With the right facts. The 32-yea…

Govt shuts down parts of Teluk Intan Hospital after 37 medical workers tested positive for Covid-19 - The Edge Markets

(This article has been updated.)KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): The Health Director-General (DG) Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said a few wards in Teluk Intan Hospital in Perak have been closed after 37 of its staff tested positive for…

Most Health Ministry staff contracted Covid-19 from wedding receptions, says Health D-G | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Most of the 73 Ministry of Health staff who tested positive for Covid-19 contracted the virus not from handling patients but from attending wedding events that were also attended by those who attended the…

Covid-19: The Greatest Challenge Malaysia Has Faced -- Dr Amar-Singh HSS

Malaysia's daily high positivity rates of 10-20% from testing indicates we're still doing too few tests.

Health D-G: New Covid-19 cases back up, as 16 more recover | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — A total of 172 new positive Covid-19 cases were recorded as at noon today, bringing the trend back up after dipping to 106 new cases yesterday. Health Director-General Datuk Noor Hisham Abdullah said this…

U.S. lifts ban on Malaysian medical glove maker amid shortage | Article [AMP] | Reuters

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - The United States has lifted a ban on a Malaysian medical glove maker it had accused of using forced labor, a government statement showed, amid a surge in demand for personal protective equipment to fight…