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Covid-19 (June 5): 7,452 new cases, 109 deaths

Covid-19 (June 5): 7,452 new cases, 109 deaths

After three weeks of MCO, new cases in Klang Valley remain above 3,000 mark.

YOURSAY | Our failure in containing the virulent S African Beta strain

YOURSAY | Our failure in containing the virulent S African Beta strain

'Was it a problem with our border control or inapt quarantine?'
19 more Covid-19 variants of concern cases detected

19 more Covid-19 variants of concern cases detected

Health DG says 15 of these cases are of the Beta variant first found in South Africa.

Covid-19 (June 4): 7,748 cases, KL reaches new high

Covid-19 (June 4): 7,748 cases, KL reaches new high

A staggering 851 new cases were reported in Kuala Lumpur today.

Thai-made AstraZeneca vaccines on the way

Thai-made AstraZeneca vaccines on the way

Health DG expresses confidence new vaccine source will speed up immunisation.

Rise in serious Covid-19 cases among children under 5

Rise in serious Covid-19 cases among children under 5

Three children under five had died in 2020, the same number died in the first five months of 2021.

ProtectHealth board members do not receive salaries, allowances - MOH

ProtectHealth board members do not receive salaries, allowances - MOH

Ministry says ProtectHealth is a non-profit company.

WHO names Malaysia to executive board, Adham and Noor Hisham to represent

WHO names Malaysia to executive board, Adham and Noor Hisham to represent

Board has 34 members technically qualified in field of health, says Noor Hisham.

Covid-19 (June 1): 7,105 new cases, S'gor above 2k for 10th consecutive day

Covid-19 (June 1): 7,105 new cases, S'gor above 2k for 10th consecutive day

Selangor recorded 2,068 infections today.

Covid-19 (May 31): 6,824 new cases, nearly 80,000 active cases being handled

Covid-19 (May 31): 6,824 new cases, nearly 80,000 active cases being handled

Klang Valley reported the lowest number of new cases in eight days.

98 Covid-19 deaths a dark moment for Malaysia - Noor Hisham

98 Covid-19 deaths a dark moment for Malaysia - Noor Hisham

Doctors forced to make the difficult choice of prioritising ICU beds for patients with a higher potential to recover.
DG fears health system may collapse amid heavy traffic out of Klang Valley

DG fears health system may collapse amid heavy traffic out of Klang Valley

Noor Hisham shares images of traffic congestion, laments the mass movement of people.

Covid-19 (May 29) - New record high: 9,020 cases, 98 dead

Covid-19 (May 29) - New record high: 9,020 cases, 98 dead

New cases continue to increase rapidly over the past week.

Double-masking helps filter more particles - Health DG

Double-masking helps filter more particles - Health DG

US CDC study concludes that double-masking can substantially reduce the wearer's exposure to Covid-19.
DG: Trend of workplace clusters persists despite latest MCO

DG: Trend of workplace clusters persists despite latest MCO

Between May 12 to 26, 115 workplace clusters reported, says Noor Hisham.

Covid-19 (May 27) - 7,857 new cases, record number in Kelantan

Covid-19 (May 27) - 7,857 new cases, record number in Kelantan

There is no sign of things getting better anywhere in the country.

12 clusters linked to Aidilfitri celebrations, more expected

12 clusters linked to Aidilfitri celebrations, more expected

The 12 clusters involved 470 confirmed cases so far, out of 2,541 people screened.
Covid-19 (May 26): 7,478 new cases, record numbers in Penang and Kedah; 63 deaths

Covid-19 (May 26): 7,478 new cases, record numbers in Penang and Kedah; 63 deaths

The number of new daily Covid-19 cases reaches a new high today.

Covid-19 (May 25) - 7,289 new cases, 3k in Klang Valley, 60 deaths

Covid-19 (May 25) - 7,289 new cases, 3k in Klang Valley, 60 deaths

Number of new daily cases reach the 7,000 mark for the first time.

Covid-19: We need to be prepared for the worst - Health DG

Covid-19: We need to be prepared for the worst - Health DG

'The rise in cases started from April 1 and could trigger a vertical surge,' cautions Dr Noor Hisham.

Covid-19 (May 24): 6,509 new cases, 61 deaths, surge in Labuan

Covid-19 (May 24): 6,509 new cases, 61 deaths, surge in Labuan

Today saw record number of deaths and patients in ICU.

Govt mulls repurposing UKM's Children Hospital to treat Covid-19

Govt mulls repurposing UKM's Children Hospital to treat Covid-19

Health DG reportedly considering Cyberjaya Hospital as well to cope with rising cases.

Health DG appeals to all to 'self-lockdown' for two weeks

Health DG appeals to all to 'self-lockdown' for two weeks

This will help our hospitals cope with the increased number of patients, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

As Covid-19 rages, Klang Valley ICU capacity at 113pct

As Covid-19 rages, Klang Valley ICU capacity at 113pct

This is also preventing non-Covid-19 patients from getting critical care.