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2,881 Covid-19 cases, Selangor has most infections

The health ministry also reported 2,462 recoveries.

Making palliative care accessible to the general population

Sarawak Health director says 1,942 people did not turn up for their first dose Covid-19 vaccine | Malay Mail

KUCHING, May 1 ― A total of 1,942 or about 2.2 per cent of eligible individuals in Sarawak did not turn up for their first dose of Covid-19 vaccination as of April 29, said state Health Department director Dr Chin Zin Hing. At th…

Factors that affect how patients decide on a doctor

Health DG: Malaysia must avoid India's Covid-19 tsunami

SOPs to the wind as people queue under hot sun to remove wristbands

The physical distancing rule seems to be forgotten in the hours-long wait outside the Petaling district health office.

Booking for voluntary AstraZeneca vaccination opens noon tomorrow - KJ

UPDATED 2.30PM | Online registration includes picking a vaccine centre and date, says the minister.

PM wants MCO 'reviewed', Health Ministry moots it for 'red zones'

Muhyiddin says review necessary to curb Covid-19, Adham makes MCO proposal as pandemic not slowing down.

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Covid-19 Vaccine Benefits Outweigh Risks — Dr Lo Ying-Ru Jacqueline

The risk of serious adverse reactions of vaccination is much lower than the risk of serious disease or even death as a result of infection with Covid-19.

Rising number of cases cause for concern, says King

King is worried about reports over unsatisfactory level of compliance with SOPs at gatherings and Ramadan bazaars.

Living With Bipolar Disorder In Malaysia, It’s Not Easy But Life Can Still Be Meaningful https://www.therakyatpost.com/2021/04/30/living-with-bipolar-disorder-in-malaysia-its-not-easy-but-life-can-still-be-meaningful/ via @therakyatpost

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Malaysia’s Covid-19 new cases continue soaring to 3,788 infections, almost one-third from Selangor | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — The Health Ministry announced 3,788 new Covid-19 infections for the past 24-hour mark making the total cumulative cases to 408,713 since the pandemic arrived in Malaysia. Making up a third of the infectio…

Mainstream Liver Cancer Screening As Malaysians Gain Weight: Experts

Metabolic associated fatty liver disease, linked to obesity and diabetes, is a risk factor for liver cancer.

Study: Only 7.5% Malaysian Respondents Screened For Colorectal Cancer

The immunochemical fecal occult blood test (iFOBT) that screens for colorectal cancer is offered free in government clinics in Malaysia, but 41.1% of study respondents aren’t aware of the zero cost.

AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab by appointment only, not via MySejahtera, says Khairy | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said those who want the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine do not need to submit a new registration via MySejahtera. However, he said that they woul…

Malaysia Airlines to test IATA app for COVID-19 result, vaccination status of passengers

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines said on Thursday (Apr 29) it will trial the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass, a mobile ...

Covid-19: Klang Valley Hospitals (KKM & Private) Are Almost At 100% Capacity https://www.therakyatpost.com/2021/04/30/covid-19-klang-valley-hospitals-kkm-private-are-almost-at-100-capacity/ via @therakyatpost

Hospitals are struggling to keep up with case numbers spiking in the last 14 days.

Lessons for Malaysia from India’s Covid-19 crisis

Malaysians must not let their guard down and become complacent, especially now that people are getting vaccinated, because the vaccine is only one of several measures to control the spread of Covid-19.

GPs could vaccinate up to 150,000 people a day, says MMA

Malaysian Medical Association is hoping to get 5,000 GPs registered to help in the vaccination effort, with each administering 30 doses daily.

14-day quarantine now for returnees from 40 countries

The quarantine period was already set for two weeks for travellers from the UK, South Africa, Brazil and Japan.

Smokers at greater risk of severe complications from Covid-19, says deputy health minister - The Edge Markets

PUTRAJAYA (April 28): Smokers who contract Covid-19 are at greater risk of developing severe complications such as liver and kidney failure as well as acute respiratory distress syndrome, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor…

Sarawak to complete vaccinations by August

The government has agreed to expedite vaccinations in Sarawak ahead of its state polls.

Khairy: AstraZeneca not in main Covid-19 vaccine programme, now only for those who want it | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The government will not include the controversial AstraZeneca vaccine under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (NIP), coordinating minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced today. In a joint press co…