Small number of children, elderly taking COVID vaccine in Labuan
Dr Ismuni said 73 per cent of the 926 children (aged 5-11) scouted have not received the vaccine.
Mon Apr 04 2022
Labuan takes extra precautions on return of Umrah pilgrims
Labuan healthcare personnel are taking extra precautions against the possible spread of COVID-19 from among returning Umrah pilgrims.
Wed Dec 29 2021
COVID: Labuan back in red zone
The two active clusters are Jalan Jati Cluster, involving a bistro and the Bukit Kuda Cluster involving a group of a local community.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Labuan parents, pupils glad vaccination for adolescents nearing completion
Dr Ismuni disclosed that 86.05 per cent of the total 10, 094 students (aged 12-17) have received at least one dose of vaccine.
Sun Oct 17 2021
COVID: Labuan records rise in percentage of vaccine recipients aged 13-17
Ismuni said the vaccination programme for 12-year-old students will begin tomorrow.
Fri Oct 08 2021
COVID: Labuan records zero deaths for 60 straight days
As of today, more than 82 per cent of the schoolgoing children aged 12-17 have received at least one dose, Dr Ismuni said.
Sun Oct 03 2021
Reopening of schools: Labuan Health Department to conduct stricter monitoring
Dr Ismuni disclosed a discussion had been held with officials from the Education Ministry on the matter.
Tue Sep 07 2021
COVID: Labuan records zero cases today , first time since pandemic hit
Labuan's daily COVID-19 case counts are continuing to fall to levels not seen since late February last year, as this federal territory expands vaccine eligibility to all adults.
Sat Aug 14 2021
Labuan looks beyond herd immunity
Dr Ismuni said a vaccination mop-up programme for unvaccinated villagers 18 years and above was being carried out.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Covid-19: Labuan launches drive-through vaccination exercise at UMSKAL
The drive-through vaccination aims to speed up its immunisation programme ahead of its target of achieving herd immunity by end of July.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Labuan receives first batch of COVID-19 vaccine
The first batch of 4,680 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for Labuan arrived safely at the Labuan Ro-Ro Ferry Terminal today.
Fri Feb 26 2021
COVID-19: 15,858 samples taken in Labuan, 3,324 results pending
A total of 15,858 samples for COVID-19 analysis have been collected in Labuan since Sept 27, with most being from Sabah returnees, of which 3,324 results are pending.
Sat Oct 24 2020
COVID-19: KL-Labuan MAS flight passengers on Oct 11 told to get tested
Labuan Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) has issued a schedule for the tests at Membedai Health Clinic beginning today.
Thu Oct 15 2020
COVID-19: Labuan shoppers, passengers, mosque congregation told to undergo tests
The announcements calling individuals to come forward for tests had been shared widely among major Labuan communities and WhatsApp groups.
Sat Oct 03 2020
Tighter health checks in Labuan for travellers from certain parts of Sabah
Those returning to Labuan after being in Lahad Datu and Tawau for at least three days would have to undergo compulsory swab tests.
Sun Sep 20 2020
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
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Sat Oct 19 2024