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'This makes a strong case for the effectiveness of vaccination.'

Pahang, Kelantan and Perlis hit record high number of new infections.

There will be more pandemics, says the Health Ministry DG.

The drugs are artesunate, imatinib and infliximab.

Reduction seen in Labuan, Sarawak, N Sembilan, KL and Putrajaya.

UPDATED 10PM | No Lambda variant cases detected so far, says DG.

This is amid allegations that at least one participant is infected.

Malaysia's 1.3m cases puts it at 27th of 216 nations.

COVID-19 | Selangor, KL, Kedah, Sabah, Johor and Negeri Sembilan are still reporting new cases in the four-digits.

Noor Hisham says all of them had mild symptoms.

COVID-19 | The Health Ministry also reports 18,688 new cases.

Noor Hisham says difficult to conduct surgeries for non-Covid-19 patients.

COVID-19 | Kedah sees 1,514 new cases while Pahang reports 714 fresh infections.

We struggled to cope in past few decades - Noor Hisham.

UPDATED 9PM | It’s expected to go to the private market due to its high cost.

UPDATED 7.40PM | Case count is soaring in Kelantan which has a low vaccination rate.

UPDATED 7.40PM | Active cases exceed 200,000 for the first time, while five territories reported new cases in the four digits.

Seremban MP says opposition reps agreed to precautionary measures, not postponement.

Fahmi is responding to Noor Hisham's warning of a superspreader if the parliamentary sitting is to proceed.

Noor Hisham adds the indoor environment of Parliament could see the virus become airborne and linger for hours.

2 Parliament employees tested positive earlier yesterday, prompting mass screening of 1,183 people including MPs.

Dr Noor Hisham is hopeful the amendments will give these doctors permanent postings, within two years.