SARS-CoV-2 virus detected in 28 sewage water samples - Health DG
COVID-19 environmental surveillance using sewage water showed 28 out of 29 samples taken from international entry points contained the presence of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Japan's Shionogi says COVID-19 pill shows rapid clearance of virus
The pill, "demonstrated rapid clearance of the infectious SARS-CoV-2 virus", Shionogi said.
Mon Apr 25 2022
Is it okay to not be okay? - The Omicron times opinion divide
The Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 is making its omnipresence felt across all parts of the globe.
Sun Feb 06 2022
MOH detects 134 new VOC cases from Oct 7-19 - Health DG
The Ministry of Health (MOH) detected 134 new cases involving variants of concern (VOC) of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from Oct 7 to 19, says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Tue Oct 19 2021
28 new SARS-COV-2 variant cases detected - Health D-G
Twenty-eight cases of new variants of SARS-COV-2 virus, with 25 cases being Variants of Concern (VOC) and three cases being Variants of Interest (VOI), were reported from June 23 to 30.
Thu Jul 01 2021
COVID: 119 cases involving VOC, VOI detected - Health DG
The Health Ministry (MOH) has identified 119 cases of COVID-19 in the country which are infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, categorised as a Variant of Concern (VOC) and a Variant of Interest (VOI).
Mon May 31 2021
COVID maths: All the virus in the world would fit in a coke can
Yates worked out there are around two quintillion - or two billion billion - SARS-CoV-2 virus particles in the world at any one time.
Wed Feb 10 2021
Mink 'good reservoirs' for COVID-19, Denmark shows courage in cull - WHO
Mink appear to be susceptible to the new SARS-CoV-2 virus and "good reservoirs" for the disease, with a mutated strain having caused infections in a dozen people in Denmark.
Fri Nov 06 2020
Malaysian part of Sheffield team producing COVID-19 antibody test
A Malaysian researcher is part of a team of engineers and scientists that has produced SARS-Cov-2 virus components for COVID-19 antibody test.
Fri Jun 12 2020
How safe are we at dental clinics during COVID-19 pandemic?
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus.
Sun May 10 2020
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024