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COVID-19, Influenza cases under control in Malaysia - MOH

COVID-19, Influenza cases under control in Malaysia - MOH

The COVID-19 and influenza situation in Malaysia remains under control, with no increase in ICU cases or fatalities reported.
Tue Dec 24 2024
COVID and beyond: Labs unite to boost genomic surveillance globally

COVID and beyond: Labs unite to boost genomic surveillance globally

One of the big benefits that came from the pandemic was this huge global investment in infrastructure, said John Sillitoe.
Sat Jan 27 2024
COVID-19: No new variants detected, situation under control - Dr. Dzulkefly

COVID-19: No new variants detected, situation under control - Dr. Dzulkefly

Most reported cases involve mild symptoms and not requiring hospital treatment.
Fri Dec 29 2023
Analysis: Increase COVID-19 messaging to encourage boosters, derail misinformation

Analysis: Increase COVID-19 messaging to encourage boosters, derail misinformation

Malaysia is grappling with an increasing number of cases, a trend that is unlikely to end as it heads into year end festivities.
Thu Dec 21 2023
COVID-19: Current Omicron variant not virulent - Public Health Specialist

COVID-19: Current Omicron variant not virulent - Public Health Specialist

Dr. Tan Seok Hong said most active cases involving the Omicron variant exhibit mild symptoms.
Wed Dec 20 2023
COVID-19 cases rise to 20,696, MOH says no MCO plans for now

COVID-19 cases rise to 20,696, MOH says no MCO plans for now

Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said for now no new variant has been detected except the transmission of the existing variant, Omicron.
Mon Dec 18 2023
COVID-19: More new cases but situation under control - Health DG

COVID-19: More new cases but situation under control - Health DG

A total of 12,757 COVID-19 cases were reported during the 49thh Epidemiological Week from Dec 3-9, said Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.
Wed Dec 13 2023
COVID-19 situation in Malaysia still under control - MOH

COVID-19 situation in Malaysia still under control - MOH

The rate of COVID-19 admission, including suspected COVID-19 patients, to health facilities dropped to 2.0 for every 100,000 population.
Thu Nov 23 2023
Explainer: Do I need to worry about COVID again?

Explainer: Do I need to worry about COVID again?

Nicknamed "Pirola" on social media, the BA.2.86 Omicron subvariant is being tracked by both the WHO and CDC.
Sat Sep 09 2023
Highly mutated COVID variant found in new countries but pandemic in 'a different phase

Highly mutated COVID variant found in new countries but pandemic in 'a different phase

The Omicron offshoot carries more than 35 mutations in key portions of the virus compared with XBB.1.5.
Fri Aug 25 2023
With wave of infections looming, is it time for another round of Covid-19 booster shots?

With wave of infections looming, is it time for another round of Covid-19 booster shots?

Two new subvariants of COVID-19, known as Eris and Fornax, have begun to circulate the U.S. in recent weeks.
Wed Aug 23 2023
Explainer: Eris, BA.2.86: Do I need to worry about COVID again?

Explainer: Eris, BA.2.86: Do I need to worry about COVID again?

COVID infections and hospitalizations have been rising in the US, Europe and Asia, with more cases attributed to the EG.5 "Eris" subvariant.
Mon Aug 21 2023
What is 'Eris', the new COVID variant?

What is 'Eris', the new COVID variant?

Health officials are pointing at the EG.5 "Eris" coronavirus, a subvariant of the Omicron lineage that originally emerged November of 2021.
Tue Aug 15 2023
New study suggests COVID spread from deer to humans multiple times

New study suggests COVID spread from deer to humans multiple times

Evolutionary analysis showed these white-tailed deer viruses originated from at least 109 independent spillovers from humans.
Thu Jul 13 2023
MoH encourages wearing face masks, same SOP applies

MoH encourages wearing face masks, same SOP applies

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said so far no new guidelines have been issued despite the emergence of new omicron subvariants.
Thu Apr 27 2023
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025