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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
World should 'calm down' about China COVID variants - Chinese scientist

World should 'calm down' about China COVID variants - Chinese scientist

Findings published in the Lancet medical journal showed that no new variants had emerged in the initial weeks of China's recent outbreak.
Thu Feb 09 2023
COVID variants BA.5.2 detected in Malaysia since March 16, BF.2 since Aug 21 last year

COVID variants BA.5.2 detected in Malaysia since March 16, BF.2 since Aug 21 last year

The first case detected on Aug 21 was of local infection, while the second on Sept 6 was a case of imported infection from Turkiye.
Tue Jan 03 2023
COVID: Two main variants found in China detected in Malaysia - Health DG

COVID: Two main variants found in China detected in Malaysia - Health DG

Two main COVID-19 variants spreading rapidly in China, namely BA.5.2 and BF.7, that accounted for almost 80 per cent of the variants found in China currently, have been detected in Malaysia.
Mon Jan 02 2023
No new COVID-19 variants detected so far - Health DG

No new COVID-19 variants detected so far - Health DG

No new COVID-19 variants of COVID-19 have been detected so far, says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah today.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Factbox - What are the new BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 coronavirus variants, and why it matters

Factbox - What are the new BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 coronavirus variants, and why it matters

BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 are among the more than 300 sublineages of the Omicron variant circulating globally.
Sun Nov 06 2022
Experimental chewing gum reduces Omicron in saliva; sexual dysfunction, hair loss among long COVID symptoms

Experimental chewing gum reduces Omicron in saliva; sexual dysfunction, hair loss among long COVID symptoms

An experimental chewing gum that "traps" SARS-CoV-2 particles in saliva holds promise for curbing transmission of new variants of the virus.
Wed Jul 27 2022
Fresh COVID wave sweeps Asia, NZ warns of pressure on hospitals

Fresh COVID wave sweeps Asia, NZ warns of pressure on hospitals

The renewed surge in cases, mostly of the BA.4/5 Omicron variants, provides a further challenge for health authorities.
Thu Jul 14 2022
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: MOH warns of two infectious Omicron sub-variants, 32,000 in Sydney area told to evacuate as rain floods homes

[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: MOH warns of two infectious Omicron sub-variants, 32,000 in Sydney area told to evacuate as rain floods homes

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Mon Jul 04 2022
Malaysia sequenced two lineages of Omicron variant - Khairy

Malaysia sequenced two lineages of Omicron variant - Khairy

Malaysia has detected two BA.5 and one BA.2.12.1 cases, which are Omicron sub-variants, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Pfizer eyes COVID vaccine for all variants before 2023

Pfizer eyes COVID vaccine for all variants before 2023

The firm is also working on producing a vaccine that could provide good protection for a whole year.
Fri Apr 15 2022
WHO says it is analysing two new Omicron COVID sub-variants

WHO says it is analysing two new Omicron COVID sub-variants

Only a few dozen cases of BA.4 and BA.5 have been reported to the global GISAID database, according to WHO.
Tue Apr 12 2022
The all-new 2022 Mercedes C200 Avantgarde, and C300 AMG, the minimalistic beasts!

The all-new 2022 Mercedes C200 Avantgarde, and C300 AMG, the minimalistic beasts!

The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class will be available as a CBU unit in two variants - the C200 Avantgarde Line, and the C300 AMG Line.
Wed Mar 02 2022
Transition to endemic phase needs to be implemented carefully - Agong

Transition to endemic phase needs to be implemented carefully - Agong

As a defensive measure against the threats of COVID-19 new variants, Al-Sultan Abdullah urges all Malaysians to get the booster dose.
Mon Feb 28 2022
[COLUMNIST] A framework towards controlled border reopening

[COLUMNIST] A framework towards controlled border reopening

There is a real need to minimise transmission and increase vigilance on the risk of variants while balancing economic and diplomatic needs.
Fri Feb 25 2022
The battle to reduce road deaths

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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 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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024