Paxlovid antiviral drug still effective to treat COVID-19 - Health DG
Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said Paxlovid is effective if taken within five days of the start of symptoms.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Biden continues to test positive for COVID, his doctor says
Biden's physician Kevin O'Connor describes it as a "rebound" case seen in small percentage of patients who take the antiviral drug Paxlovid.
Wed Aug 03 2022
COVID symptoms almost resolved, Biden says he is feeling great
Biden, who tested positive for the coronavirus last Thursday, has been treated with the antiviral drug Paxlovid.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Paxlovid antiviral to be extended to private hospitals, clinics and teaching hospitals
The antiviral drug Paxlovid to treat COVID-19 will be extended to private hospitals and clinics as well as teaching hospitals, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Tue May 17 2022
US Vice President Harris tests positive for COVID-19
After consultation with her physicians, Harris was prescribed and has taken antiviral drug Paxlovid, her press secretary said.
Wed Apr 27 2022
48,000 Paxlovid antiviral pills for COVID-19 treatment arrive today - Health D-G
The MOH today received 48,000 pills of Pfizer's antiviral drug for the treatment of COVID-19, Paxlovid 150mg film-coated tablets and Ritonavir 100mg film-coated tablets.
Mon Apr 11 2022
MOH strengthening COVID-19 clinical care pathway, to begin using antiviral drugs
The Health Ministry (MOH) is strengthening the COVID-19 Clinical Care Pathway for the purpose of introducing the latest antiviral drugs to treat high-risk COVID-19 patients.
Mon Feb 07 2022
Molnupiravir to be given free to symptomatic, categories 3 and above patients - Khairy
The antiviral drug Molnupiravir will be given free of charge to COVID-19 patients who are symptomatic for at least five days or category three, four and five patients.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Merck says study shows COVID-19 drug causes quick reduction in virus
The experimental antiviral drug molnupiravir it is developing with Ridgeback Bio showed a quicker reduction in infectious virus in its phase 2a study.
Sat Mar 06 2021
Gilead's remdesivir shaved five days off COVID-19 recovery time, reduced risk of death in some
Results of the overall study suggested the drug may reduce mortality, but the benefit was not statistically significant.
Fri Oct 09 2020
Experts raise questions about severity of Trump's COVID-19
The biggest question would be is there a risk of deterioration, or is he on a good trajectory?
Mon Oct 05 2020
Trump to spend days at military hospital after COVID-19 diagnosis
Trump received a first dose of Remdesivir, an intravenous antiviral drug sold by Gilead Sciences Inc.
Sat Oct 03 2020
Three types of drugs can be used to treat COVID-19 - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham says the Health Ministry would always facilitate the supply of imported antiviral drugs like Favipiravir and Remdesivir so that they could be used for COVID-19 treatment.
Sun Mar 29 2020
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024