Frustration with new COVID curbs as Singapore moves to open up
Singapore has largely kept the virus at bay since last year with masks, contact tracing and a closed border.
Fri Oct 01 2021
JKNJ introduces VCAC system to manage COVID-19 patients
Johor State Health Department (JKNJ) has implemented a Virtual COVID-19 Assessment Centre (VCAC) to facilitate the management of coronavirus positive patients and contact tracing in the state.
Wed Aug 18 2021
Expats wait anxiously as Singapore weighs COVID-19 reopening
Singapore has had especially strict border controls, quarantine and contact tracing.
Thu Aug 05 2021
COVID app told nearly 620,000 to isolate in England, Wales
The official data showed that 618,903 people had received an alert from the contact tracing app.
Thu Jul 22 2021
Australia's COVID-19 lockdowns cover more than half the 25 million population
Australia has used a system of lockdowns, tough social distancing rules and swift contact tracing to suppress the infection rate.
Tue Jul 20 2021
Combine data sharing, community participation in controlling COVID-19 - Infectious disease expert
Malaysia should have well-connected data sharing on COVID-19 cases in the country, so that contact tracing can be done more effectively.
Thu Jul 08 2021
Indonesia jails cleric for four years over spread of false COVID-19 information
The three-judge panel ruled that Rizieq Shihab had lied about his COVID-19 test result, which made contact tracing more difficult.
Thu Jun 24 2021
Exclusive: COVID-19 far more widespread in Indonesia than official data show - Studies
Health ministry official says Indonesia had low contact tracing and a lack of laboratories to process tests.
Thu Jun 03 2021
COVID: Shah Alam Section 6 Market to close for four days
Shahrin said this was to contain COVID-19 transmission at the market and to make way for contact tracing exercise.
Fri May 28 2021
Only way to save economy is to curb COVID-19 - PH Presidential Council
There is a need to increase spending on screening tests, treatment, contact tracing, and COVID-19 vaccination.
Mon Feb 22 2021
COVID: Penang to continue mass screening initiative
The state government would continue the initiative so that contact tracing and treatment could be implemented more effectively.
Sun Feb 21 2021
Tokyo revises contact tracing strategy, narrows to higher-risk cases
The change comes as a third wave of the pandemic overwhelms Japan's public health centres.
Tue Jan 26 2021
Contact tracing among main challenges faced by MOH staff
They may need to trace thousands of "close contacts" arising from the index case.
Mon Jan 18 2021
Home treatment, quarantine for levels one, two COVID-19 patients - Dr Adham
Dr Adham said the levels one and two patients would be quarantined at home for 10 days and a screening test would be conducted on them on the last day.
Tue Jan 12 2021
Bursa Malaysia: Two staff members test positive for COVID-19
The Exchange has carried out contact tracing and established the movements of the infected staff members.
Fri Jan 08 2021
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024