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'M'sian monkeypox case' turns out to be HFMD

'M'sian monkeypox case' turns out to be HFMD

The child is being monitored at HKL.
Low risk of monkeypox spreading to M'sia - Dr Noor Hisham

Low risk of monkeypox spreading to M'sia - Dr Noor Hisham

The disease has limited human-to-human transmission capabilities.
Malaysia approves AstraZeneca's drug for Covid-19 prevention

Malaysia approves AstraZeneca's drug for Covid-19 prevention

For adults and those aged 12 and above, says Health Ministry.

Covid-19: Rt increasing, no drastic rise in cases - Health DG

Covid-19: Rt increasing, no drastic rise in cases - Health DG

'Hospital admission and ICU bed usage remain low.'
MOH expects spike in Cat 1, 2 Covid-19 cases after Aidilfitri - Health DG

MOH expects spike in Cat 1, 2 Covid-19 cases after Aidilfitri - Health DG

99.5 pct of Covid cases in last 2 months with no symptoms and mild symptoms.
Malaysia receives first shipment of Covid antiviral pills

Malaysia receives first shipment of Covid antiviral pills

A total of 48k boxes delivered - Noor Hisham.
Recoveries surpass new Covid-19 cases – Health DG

Recoveries surpass new Covid-19 cases – Health DG

Only Selangor recorded over 50 percent ICU usage. 
Health DG: Masks still needed for 'transition to endemic' phase

Health DG: Masks still needed for 'transition to endemic' phase

Masks prevent Covid-19 spread to elderly and frail.
MOH tackles staff shortage with reduced quarantine for Covid infected

MOH tackles staff shortage with reduced quarantine for Covid infected

Rules relaxed for healthcare workers to return early to cope with tasks.

Number of Covid cases below 20k yesterday - Health DG

Number of Covid cases below 20k yesterday - Health DG

However, the highly infectious BA.2 Omicron subvariant is gaining traction.
Noor Hisham lauds successful op on conjoined twins

Noor Hisham lauds successful op on conjoined twins

The twins are recovering, says Health DG.
Hospital security rapped for denying entry to woman wearing 'short skirt'

Hospital security rapped for denying entry to woman wearing 'short skirt'

Woman was prevented from entering emergency unit to see father.
Covid-19 (March 17): 27,004 new cases, 86 deaths

Covid-19 (March 17): 27,004 new cases, 86 deaths

Number of reported deaths this months is double the previous month.
Covid-19 (March 8): 31,490 new cases, 79 deaths

Covid-19 (March 8): 31,490 new cases, 79 deaths

ICU bed utilisation is highest in Kelantan, Putrajaya and KL.
Covid-19: 188 new cases in categories 3-5

Covid-19: 188 new cases in categories 3-5

103 of them are 60 years and above.
No further testing required after completing quarantine - Health DG

No further testing required after completing quarantine - Health DG

Noor Hisham says the virus is no longer able to reproduce.

Covid-19 (March 4): Record 33,209 new cases, 78 deaths

Covid-19 (March 4): Record 33,209 new cases, 78 deaths

Active and new cases are at record highs.
Covid: 0.81pct of new cases in categories 3-5

Covid: 0.81pct of new cases in categories 3-5

39 cases with severe illness are people not fully vaccinated. 
Covid-19: 0.51pct of new cases involve Category 3 to 5 - Health DG

Covid-19: 0.51pct of new cases involve Category 3 to 5 - Health DG

A total of 33 were unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated.
Employers urged to accept digital quarantine orders

Employers urged to accept digital quarantine orders

Demand for hard copies diverts attention from those who need it.
Covid-19: ICU bed occupancy in 9 states below 50pct - Health DG

Covid-19: ICU bed occupancy in 9 states below 50pct - Health DG

For non-ICU beds, 12 states showed over 50 pct occupancy.
Covid-19: Health DG says education clusters on the rise

Covid-19: Health DG says education clusters on the rise

A total of 92 education-related clusters were reported in latest week.
MOH waiting for full reports on vaccinated teen's death - DG

MOH waiting for full reports on vaccinated teen's death - DG

13-year-old died 18 days after vaccination.
Covid-19: Over 3,000 healthcare workers tested positive last week

Covid-19: Over 3,000 healthcare workers tested positive last week

The total for this year so far is more than 7,700.