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Johnson & Johnson vaccine more attractive with single dose - minister

Johnson & Johnson vaccine more attractive with single dose - minister

This is compared to the Pfizer vaccine which needs two doses.

Saliva samples for Covid-19 test at govt hospitals soon - minister

Saliva samples for Covid-19 test at govt hospitals soon - minister

Adham says evaluation found deep throat saliva has 96.67pct sensitivity.

One-off payment for MOH Covid-19 frontliners starting March 1

One-off payment for MOH Covid-19 frontliners starting March 1

Eligible staff can start applying for the payment claim beginning this month.

YOURSAY | Ministers’ three-day quarantine: ‘Shameful, selfish and irresponsible’

YOURSAY | Ministers’ three-day quarantine: ‘Shameful, selfish and irresponsible’

‘Adham is formulating SOP based on his whims and fancies...’
34 opposition MPs urge govt to withdraw unscientific 3-day quarantine option

34 opposition MPs urge govt to withdraw unscientific 3-day quarantine option

They say ministers should set an example on following the SOPs.
MOH mulls keeping inter-district, interstate travel ban after MCO expires

MOH mulls keeping inter-district, interstate travel ban after MCO expires

Adham Baba says this is to keep Covid-19 infectivity low and prevent cross-border infections.
'Might as well have no quarantine' - Expert cautions against Adham's proposal

'Might as well have no quarantine' - Expert cautions against Adham's proposal

This is in response to health minister's suggestion reduced quarantine period may be extended to business travellers.

Adham: 3-day quarantine may be for business travellers, public next

Adham: 3-day quarantine may be for business travellers, public next

Health minister says 10-day quarantine was driving investors away.

Hishammuddin may be quarantined 10 days after UAE trip - health minister

Hishammuddin may be quarantined 10 days after UAE trip - health minister

Adham Baba says PM allowed three-day quarantine after following strict travel itinerary.

Dzulkefly: What's the science behind 3-day quarantine for ministers?

Dzulkefly: What's the science behind 3-day quarantine for ministers?

Ex-health minister calls the decision by the health minister 'counter-intuitive' and 'irresponsible'.

Ministers or ordinary M'sians: Covid-19 can't tell the difference, doc tells Adham

Ministers or ordinary M'sians: Covid-19 can't tell the difference, doc tells Adham

COVID-19 | The doctor notes the Health DG's apparent failure to speak out against ministers' reduced quarantine period.

Adham relaxes quarantine rules for fellow ministers on official trips

Adham relaxes quarantine rules for fellow ministers on official trips

Health minister issues order which essentially reduces ministers’ quarantine time from 10 days to three.

Private practitioners welcome govt roping in GPs to monitor Covid-19

Private practitioners welcome govt roping in GPs to monitor Covid-19

Cabinet agrees to amend Emergency Ordinance to let private GPs issue home quarantine orders, says health minister.

Take charge or step down, Dzul tells health minister, deputies

Take charge or step down, Dzul tells health minister, deputies

The former health minister doesn't see Adham working as a team with the ministry's bureaucrats and technocrats.

MOH continues looking for strategies to manage increasing Covid-19 cases

MOH continues looking for strategies to manage increasing Covid-19 cases

Dr Adham Baba says the ministry is also constantly increasing laboratory capacities to detect Covid-19 patients early.
M'sia starts Covid-19 vaccine clinical trial, 3,000 volunteers involved

M'sia starts Covid-19 vaccine clinical trial, 3,000 volunteers involved

It's being carried out with the objective of assessing its safety and effectiveness against Covid-19 infection.
Govt sets up 213 Covid-19 Assessment Centres nationwide

Govt sets up 213 Covid-19 Assessment Centres nationwide

They will classify patients’ level of infection so as to determine the next course of action, says health minister.

Ministry to monitor mild cases using Covid-19 Assessment Centre - minister

Ministry to monitor mild cases using Covid-19 Assessment Centre - minister

He also says half a million frontliners will receive their first Pfizer vaccine shot by March.

Home quarantine for those with mild or no symptoms - minister

Home quarantine for those with mild or no symptoms - minister

Home quarantine for 10 days and Covid-19 test on last day, says Adham Baba.

Health Ministry wants travel controls tightened if Covid-19 cases continue to rise

Health Ministry wants travel controls tightened if Covid-19 cases continue to rise

The increase lately is believed to have arisen from allowing inter-district and inter-state travel beginning December, says minister.
Health minister quarantined after close contact with Covid-19 patient

Health minister quarantined after close contact with Covid-19 patient

COVID-19 | Adham Baba says he will be under quarantine until Dec 18 and work from home until then.

RM2.8m spent to treat 9,222 smokers last year - health minister

RM2.8m spent to treat 9,222 smokers last year - health minister

More spent to treat fewer smokers due to hike in drug prices, says Adham.

Health Ministry ready to absorb more contract staff members - Adham

Health Ministry ready to absorb more contract staff members - Adham

PARLIAMENT | Minister says this will be based on available vacancies, priority will be given to East M'sians.

28pct of Covid-19 fatalities didn't make it to hospital

28pct of Covid-19 fatalities didn't make it to hospital

Health minister says more than a quarter died before they could receive treatment at a medical facility.