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Health DG: Bivalent vaccines estimated to arrive end of January

Health DG: Bivalent vaccines estimated to arrive end of January

Holidays caused delay in approval process for the vaccines, he says.
Covid-19 (Jan 9): 383 new cases, 8 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 9): 383 new cases, 8 deaths

Sabah leads in hospitalisations yesterday.
Omicron Covid booster cuts hospitalisation in over 65s, Israeli study finds

Omicron Covid booster cuts hospitalisation in over 65s, Israeli study finds

Booster reduces hospitalisations among people aged 65 and older by 81pct.
Thailand U-turns on Covid vaccination rule for visitors

Thailand U-turns on Covid vaccination rule for visitors

Those unvaccinated will also be granted entry, says its health minister.
Covid-19 (Jan 8): 405 new cases, 1 death

Covid-19 (Jan 8): 405 new cases, 1 death

Active cases now at levels not seen since Dec 2020.
China opens borders today after 3 years

China opens borders today after 3 years

It urges other nations not to discriminate against Chinese tourists over Covid-19 wave. 
China's 'great migration' kicks off under shadow of Covid-19

China's 'great migration' kicks off under shadow of Covid-19

SF: As Lunar New Year nears, authorities brace for higher number of infections. 
Covid-19 (Jan 7): 571 cases, 4 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 7): 571 cases, 4 deaths

Active cases now at 11,431, down by 18.3 percent compared to 14 days ago.
Covid-19 (Jan 6): 543 new cases, 4 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 6): 543 new cases, 4 deaths

Active cases down by 19.2pct compared to 14 days ago.
Selangor's plan to give free Covid-19 vaccine, boosters resumes tomorrow

Selangor's plan to give free Covid-19 vaccine, boosters resumes tomorrow

Interested individuals can get them at any Selcare Clinics and KL Clinics. 
Southeast Asia may gain most from China's travel revival

Southeast Asia may gain most from China's travel revival

With few entry tests, these countries will attract Chinese tourists.
China's CanSino reports 'positive' interim data from Covid mRNA booster trial

China's CanSino reports 'positive' interim data from Covid mRNA booster trial

The vaccine was tested on 433 people aged 18 and above. 
Covid-19 enters fourth year with looming risk of new sub-variant

Covid-19 enters fourth year with looming risk of new sub-variant

Bernama rounds up the history of Covid -19 and challenges that lies ahead. 
China defends its Covid response after WHO, Biden concerns

China defends its Covid response after WHO, Biden concerns

Beijing says the country has always shared data with the UN agency.
Covid-19 (Jan 5): 571 new cases, 7 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 5): 571 new cases, 7 deaths

Active cases are down 19 percent compared to two weeks ago.
Explainer: What do we know about the XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant?

Explainer: What do we know about the XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant?

This subvariant causes concern due to its rapid spread in the US.
China's Covid data shows no new variant - but deaths under-reported

China's Covid data shows no new variant - but deaths under-reported

Global unease spiralled after Beijing reversed its 'zero Covid' policy - WHO.
Explain wastage of Covid-19 vaccines, Umno leader tells Health DG

Explain wastage of Covid-19 vaccines, Umno leader tells Health DG

‘People need to know who's responsible for the failed vaccine uptake campaign.’
Covid-19 (Jan 4): 433 new cases, no deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 4): 433 new cases, no deaths

Covid-19-related deaths are on a downtrend.
Covid: Sabah announces entry rules for travellers from China

Covid: Sabah announces entry rules for travellers from China

Effective Sunday, they must be fully vaccinated before entering Sabah.
Factbox: Countries mandate Covid-19 tests for China travellers, EU to discuss

Factbox: Countries mandate Covid-19 tests for China travellers, EU to discuss

Many nations have tightened border controls in anticipation of Chinese travellers.
China pledges 'final victory' over Covid-19 as outbreak raises global alarm

China pledges 'final victory' over Covid-19 as outbreak raises global alarm

Beijing rebuts criticism of its three-year zero-Covid policy.
Exco: Only 1.8pct in Johor given second booster against Covid-19

Exco: Only 1.8pct in Johor given second booster against Covid-19

Ling Tian Soon says vaccination can be done on a walk-in or appointment basis.
Govt to tighten Covid-19 health checks on incoming travellers

Govt to tighten Covid-19 health checks on incoming travellers

Health more important than tourism, economy, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.