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
China races to make COVID drugs as Xi fears rural outbreaks
Drugmakers rushed to triple capacity for key medicines.
Thu Jan 19 2023
UK researchers cure man who had COVID for 411 days
The man caught COVID in December 2020 and continued to test positive until January this year.
Sat Nov 05 2022
With second negative COVID test, Biden exits isolation and gets back on the road
The president tested negative on Saturday but waited until a second negative test on Sunday before ending his isolation.
Mon Aug 08 2022
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
Biden tests positive for COVID-19: An infectious disease doctor explains the risks and treatments available for the president
Current best medical practice is to give antiviral treatments to patients who have recently developed mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms.
Fri Jul 22 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
MOH to supply 3,000 courses of Paxlovid in preparation for haj season
The Ministry of Health (MoH) will supply at least 3,000 Paxlovid courses in preparation to treat pilgrims if they contracted COVID-19 while performing the haj.
Fri May 13 2022
173 COVID-19 patients fully recovered after taking Paxlovid - Khairy
The priority of Paxlovid treatment is for the high-risk group of COVID-19 patients experiencing mild to moderate symptoms, Khairy said.
Thu May 12 2022
EXPLAINER - Some patients reporting COVID rebounds after taking Pfizer pills
Some patients have reported that COVID-19 symptoms recurred after completing treatment and experiencing improvement.
Thu May 12 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
WHO 'strongly recommends' Pfizer's COVID pill
WHO "strongly recommended" Pfizer's Paxlovid for patients with milder forms of the disease who were still at a high risk of hospitalisation.
Fri Apr 22 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
Malaysia to receive Pfizer's Paxlovid for COVID-19 treatment in two weeks - Khairy
Malaysia had purchased 110,000 patient-courses (for 110,000 patients) to be given to high-risk individuals.
Sat Mar 05 2022
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024