#covid-19

China says critical Covid cases have peaked as holiday travel surges

China says critical Covid cases have peaked as holiday travel surges

Millions travel across the country for long-awaited reunions with families.
Sabah drops Covid test and vax cert for all foreign tourists

Sabah drops Covid test and vax cert for all foreign tourists

Entry procedure for all foreign tourists is now fully standardised, says deputy CM.
Covid-19 (Jan 18): 371 new cases, 4 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 18): 371 new cases, 4 deaths

Active cases are down 10.2 percent compared to two weeks ago.
NPRA monitoring data after early signal links bivalent shots to stroke

NPRA monitoring data after early signal links bivalent shots to stroke

Health DG notes only one US system found the early warning signal.
China's pessimistic Gen Z poses challenge for Xi post-Covid

China's pessimistic Gen Z poses challenge for Xi post-Covid

After three years of Covid hardships, China's youth has found new political voice.
KINIGUIDE | What’s up with the bivalent vaccine?

KINIGUIDE | What’s up with the bivalent vaccine?

While not a game-changer, it helps reduce Covid-19 effects. 
Doctors in China are discouraged from citing Covid on death certificates

Doctors in China are discouraged from citing Covid on death certificates

Six doctors at public hospitals across China confirmed getting this order.
Covid-19 (Jan 16): 227 new cases, 6 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 16): 227 new cases, 6 deaths

There has been 61 deaths this month so far.
Covid-19 (Jan 15): 244 new cases, no deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 15): 244 new cases, no deaths

The last time we went two days without new reported deaths was in October 2020.
Covid-19 (Jan 14): 287 new cases, zero deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 14): 287 new cases, zero deaths

Selangor leads with 103 cases, followed by KL at 47.
China reports huge rise in Covid-related deaths after data criticism

China reports huge rise in Covid-related deaths after data criticism

Nearly 60,000 have died since zero-Covid was scrapped in December.
Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is 43pct of US Covid cases - CDC

Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is 43pct of US Covid cases - CDC

Subvariant may spur more cases, WHO says.
US FDA, CDC see early signal of Pfizer bivalent Covid shot's link to stroke

US FDA, CDC see early signal of Pfizer bivalent Covid shot's link to stroke

This is according to preliminary data analysed by US health authorities.
Covid-19 (Jan 13): 320 new cases, 3 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 13): 320 new cases, 3 deaths

Active cases down 8.9pct compared to 14 days ago.
NPRA approves shelf-life extensions for several Covid-19 vaccines

NPRA approves shelf-life extensions for several Covid-19 vaccines

This is in view of new data submitted by manufacturers.
China Covid peak to last 2-3 months, hit rural areas next - expert

China Covid peak to last 2-3 months, hit rural areas next - expert

He warns that the worst of the outbreak is not yet over.

Analysis: China's rapid reopening brings joy and woe for world markets

Analysis: China's rapid reopening brings joy and woe for world markets

No doubt, it will be a bumpy ride, with rising commodity prices.
Covid-19 (Jan 12): 383 new cases, 4 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 12): 383 new cases, 4 deaths

Hospitalisation now lowest since Sept 2020.
Chinese fret over elderly as WHO warns of holiday Covid-19 surge

Chinese fret over elderly as WHO warns of holiday Covid-19 surge

Many are wondering if they should risk exposing elders to disease.
COMMENT | Stimulus package scandal: Game changer in our politics?

COMMENT | Stimulus package scandal: Game changer in our politics?

Perhaps in a similar way to what 1MDB scandal has done.
Covid-19 (Jan 11): 367 new cases, 9 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 11): 367 new cases, 9 deaths

There have been 48 deaths linked to Covid-19 this month alone.
Consider closing borders to avoid new Covid-19 wave: Expert

Consider closing borders to avoid new Covid-19 wave: Expert

Highly transmissible subvariants detected in several countries.
Covid-19 (Jan 10): 380 new cases, 9 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 10): 380 new cases, 9 deaths

Key indicators continue to trend downwards.
WHO backs mask-wearing on long flights given rapid US spread of Omicron variant

WHO backs mask-wearing on long flights given rapid US spread of Omicron variant

In Europe, the subvariant is being detected in small but growing numbers.