#covid-19

Living with Covid: Health Ministry to release new SOP

Living with Covid: Health Ministry to release new SOP

DG will divulge details once implementation date is known - Dzulkefly.
Ministry closely tracking Covid wave in Singapore - Dzulkefly

Ministry closely tracking Covid wave in Singapore - Dzulkefly

UPDATED 2.35PM | Covid cases in M'sia for May 12-18 was 1,230.
Minister: Govt will support Covid-19 vaccine recipients facing side effects

Minister: Govt will support Covid-19 vaccine recipients facing side effects

We have data on adverse effects, Dzulkefly says.
Govt to seek AstraZeneca explanation on Covid vaccine side effects

Govt to seek AstraZeneca explanation on Covid vaccine side effects

Company admits vaccine can cause Thrombocytopenia Syndrome in rare cases.
Covid-19 cases drop 97.1pct in March 31-April 6 period

Covid-19 cases drop 97.1pct in March 31-April 6 period

Health Ministry says Omicron subvariants still spreading but not causing severe illness.
LETTER | Unravelling the mystery of Long Covid

LETTER | Unravelling the mystery of Long Covid

Support is available for those still experiencing symptoms long after infection.
LETTER | Fond memories of our king's eventful five-year reign

LETTER | Fond memories of our king's eventful five-year reign

Royal couple endeared themselves to Malaysians.
Four mild Covid-19 cases detected in Johor flood relief centres

Four mild Covid-19 cases detected in Johor flood relief centres

State official says patients separated, low risk of spreading to others.
Doctor: Sudden death among those below 40 on the rise

Doctor: Sudden death among those below 40 on the rise

Deaths mainly caused by cardiac arrest and stroke, he says.
WHO flags JN.1 as Covid-19 variant of interest

WHO flags JN.1 as Covid-19 variant of interest

Thailand also closely monitoring situation after cases detected.
Consensus grows on booster shots’ protection against Long Covid

Consensus grows on booster shots’ protection against Long Covid

Studies show boosters' effectiveness against developing lingering symptoms.
Covid-19: Masks encouraged in schools - deputy minister

Covid-19: Masks encouraged in schools - deputy minister

Wong says Covid-19 SOPs issued last April still apply.
Covid-19: No new variants detected, situation under control - Dzulkefly

Covid-19: No new variants detected, situation under control - Dzulkefly

UPDATED 2.03PM | It's going to stay like any other respiratory virus, says health minister.
Covid, flu surge in US amid holidays, increasing health risks

Covid, flu surge in US amid holidays, increasing health risks

JN.1 main contributor to growing number of infections, CDC warns.
LETTER | Don’t mess with public health

LETTER | Don’t mess with public health

Health minister, DG duty bound to protect public health.
Covid-19 cases expected to drop in January: Dzulkefly

Covid-19 cases expected to drop in January: Dzulkefly

Health minister says case numbers should fall based on predictive modelling.
Don't create undue alarm over Covid-19, Tiong tells health minister

Don't create undue alarm over Covid-19, Tiong tells health minister

Tourism minister claims Covid-19 presser has affected tourism, economy.
Covid-19: Over 22k cases reported this week - Dzulkefly

Covid-19: Over 22k cases reported this week - Dzulkefly

UPDATED 6.04 PM | Cases soared by 29.5pct compared to last week, he adds.
Covid-19: Highly transmissible JN.1 strain now in M’sia

Covid-19: Highly transmissible JN.1 strain now in M’sia

Health experts detect it in several areas in Sarawak.
Current Omicron variant not virulent - public health specialist

Current Omicron variant not virulent - public health specialist

Cases are expected to decrease within a month, Tan says.
Face masks on public transport not compulsory for now - Loke

Face masks on public transport not compulsory for now - Loke

However, the minister says it's encouraged following spike in Covid-19 cases.

No MCO for now, health minister says amid rise in Covid-19 cases

No MCO for now, health minister says amid rise in Covid-19 cases

UPDATED 5.47 PM | Ministry hopes to bear it without repeating restrictions.

COMMENT | Time to prepare for a possibly prolonged Covid-19 wave

COMMENT | Time to prepare for a possibly prolonged Covid-19 wave

The Health Ministry should consider reactivating pandemic-era assets, policies.
Court rejects bids for judicial review of compulsory Covid-19 vaccination

Court rejects bids for judicial review of compulsory Covid-19 vaccination

Five teachers and 19 UM staff filed the applications.