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KL Bar member tests positive for Covid-19

Covid-19: MCMC HQ and another building closed temporarily

PM urged to set politics aside, appoint health minister urgently

Position needs to be filled to refocus efforts on containing new waves of Covid-19 infections, says Ikatan.

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COVID-19: Employers reminded to observe Occupational Safety and Health Act - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (March 4): All employers and employees are reminded to observe the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1994 and take precautionary measures to curb the spread of the COVID-19 infection.The Ministry of Human Res…

Health Ministry to cooperate with private companies on Covid-19 home tests | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is cooperating with private companies to allow home-based clinical testing for Covid-19. In a post on its Facebook page, the ministry said that charges will apply for the service.…

Covid-19: No need to close office, disinfection sufficient – Health DG https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/03/05/covid-19-no-need-to-close-office-disinfection-sufficient-health-dg/ via @@theborneopost

PUTRAJAYA: Premises with Covid-19 positive cases do not need to be closed, as disinfection is sufficient, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said the Covid-19 situation in the country was still under c…

Three Covid-19 cases confirmed at Subang Jaya Medical Centre

PETALING JAYA: Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) today confirmed three cases of Covid-19. “The first two cases were treated at the hospital’s ER depar...

Malaysia records high of 14 Covid-19 cases in a day

UPDATED 5.10PM | Health Ministry says most of the new cases could be traced back to Patient 26.

Dear Prime Minister, suggestions for Malaysia's next Health Minister

Medical group, UNHCR join hands to open healthcare centre for refugees

The centre at Global Doctors Hospital in Mont Kiara provides free primary healthcare consultancy, diagnostic and imaging services.

Mercu UEM vacated on Covid-19 concerns

THE tenants of Mercu UEM, the headquarters of Khazanah Nasional Bhd, were evacuated yesterday to make way for sanitisation works following news that the firm’s senior executive was tested positive for Covid-19. A source familiar…

Health Ministry: Seven new Covid-19 cases recorded | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — Health authorities have detected seven more confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). This brings the country’s total to 36. “There are 14 cases being treated at Hospital Sungai Buloh and Hosp…

Health DG never issued statement over Pantai Bangsar areas

CORONAVIRUS | This was due to an inaccurate report from Bernama which was corrected but not before the news was published.

Guidelines on Covid-19 Management in Malaysia

Ministry praises doctor who quarantined himself

KL cardiologist Dr Sanjiv Joshi distanced himself for 14 days although he tested negative after contact with a patient.

Health D-G: Ex-minister has tested negative for Covid-19 | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — Covid-19 screening tests result of a former minister and deputy minister having been in close contact with the Covid-19 positive case No.26 were confirmed negative, said Health director-general Datuk Dr No…

New health minister needed to manage Covid-19, says think tank

The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy says the appointment of a minister would fill the 'critical gap' in leadership in the public health system.

Three Covid-19 cases at Pantai Hospital https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/heal/2020/03/571038/three-covid-19-cases-pantai-hospital via @NST_Online

PANTAI Hospital Kuala Lumpur has confirmed three cases of Covid-19 at the hospital.

Practical Issues In Reducing The Risk Of The Coronavirus Outbreak In Our Lives -- Dr Amar-Singh HSS

We cannot wait until we have an epidemic locally.

A Scottish surgeon observes healthcare delivery in Sarawak's interior

First healthcare worker infected

Preparing for the possibility of a Covid-19 pandemic

Covid-19 patient came in close contact with ex-minister, deputy minister

It is learnt that at least one of them is under self-quarantine and will get checked soon.