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Penang starts RM60 pool system to get more tested for Covid-19

Penang exco member Jagdeep Singh Deo says this pooled testing system is being used in India, Singapore and Australia.

Health Ministry Prepares For 5,000 Daily Covid-19 Cases

The 25,456 Covid-19 beds across hospitals and low-risk quarantine and treatment centres nationwide currently have a 43% occupancy rate.

Malaysia breaches 100,000 mark with 1,581 new cases

The total number of infections now stands at 100,318.

‘Don’t go out unless necessary’

MoH says will try to cut evaluation time for Pfizer's vaccine to grant conditional approval before March - The Edge Markets

PUTRAJAYA (Dec 23): The Ministry of Health (MoH) is seeking to reduce the time needed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Covid-19 vaccine produced by US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer to less than 90 days, so a conditional a…

Zulkifli: Covid-19 vaccine is permissible

PUTRAJAYA: A special meeting of the Muzakarah Committee of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs on Dec 3 has decided that the use of the...

Malaysia identifies new Covid-19 strain, similar to one found in 3 other countries

It was still unknown whether the new Covid-19 strain was more infectious than usual. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

Covid-19 vaccine: Malaysia risks agreement cancellation if confidentiality condition breached - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 23): Malaysia may face the risk of getting its Covid-19 vaccine purchase and procurement agreement revoked, if the country is found to be in breach of the confidentiality requirements set by the vaccine manufact…

Amid concern over costs, Khairy says no middle man in procurement of Pfizer, AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 — Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today announced that the Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and AstraZeneca will be procured through direct negotiations, with prices receiv…

1,348 Covid-19 cases, 5 deaths

The health ministry reported 710 recoveries in the last 24 hours.

Delay in vaccines due to cost, says Khairy

Coronavirus latest: Malaysia to secure 6.4m doses of Russia vaccine

China's CAS jab said to be safe; Tokyo reports second-highest daily new cases

[UPDATED] Ex-trainee doctor allegedly commits suicide after resigning

He was found dead at his home yesterday, say police

Is Penang Limiting Foreign Worker Covid-19 Testing? MMA

The Penang state health department says in response that it, Socso, and Penang-based private medical practitioners have agreed for Covid-19 screenings to be conducted in stages as a temporary measure.

Caring Pharmacy donates RM50,000 to Mercy Malaysia https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/12/23/caring-pharmacy-donates-rm50000-to-mercy-malaysia/ via @@theborneopost

KUALA LUMPUR: CARiNG Pharmacy donated RM50,000 to MERCY Malaysia to the Sabah Covid-19 Fund recently. The donation was to support Malaysia’s healthcare system by contributing to medical services and the essential needs of margina…

Health D-G: Another rabies-related death reported in Sarawak | Malay Mail

KUCHING, Dec 22 — Another rabies-related death was recorded in Sarawak which brings the cumulative number of cases in the state to nine this year, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said today. He said the la…

1,880 medical personnel have tested positive for Covid-19 | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 1,880 medical personnel have been infected with Covid-19 as of yesterday, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

563 employees of glove maker Kossan test Covid-19 positive; Klang factory shuttered | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd has detected an additional 563 positive Covid-19 cases as of Dec 21 and the affected plant will remain closed until Dec 30.

Tell MOH What You Feel About Covid-19 Vaccines

The survey also asks respondents if they would take the Covid-19 vaccine if they have to pay for it.

Yay or nay? MoH wants to know how Malaysians feel about Covid-19 vaccines | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 ― The Ministry of Health (MoH) said today it is looking for individuals to participate in its survey on the Covid-19 vaccine, with forms made available on its Facebook page. The ministry said the objective of…

Parliament Committee Member Wants Briefing On Covid-19 Vaccine Procurement, Distribution

Dr Kelvin Yii says the best platform for Khairy Jamaluddin to clarify Malaysia's Covid-19 vaccine procurement is at the parliamentary select committee on health, science and innovation.

2,062 Covid-19 cases, one death

There were 911 recoveries, bringing the total number of those discharged to 79,304.

Malaysia Buys AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine, Negotiating Three Chinese, Russian Vaccines

The Malaysian government is finalising vaccine agreements.

More vaccine doses needed

PETALING JAYA: While everyone waits for the Covid-19 vaccine to arrive next year, a health expert have cautioned that the supply will not be sufficien...