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Covid-19 death rate in Malaysia at only 1.1 pct https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/03/27/covid-19-death-rate-in-malaysia-at-only-1-1-pct/ via @@theborneopost
PUTRAJAYA: The current death rate of COVID-19 in Malaysia is only 1.1 per cent compared to 4.5 per cent recorded in the world. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said more than 98 per cent of COVID-19 positive…
Govt to distribute face masks to over 8.6 million households: Ismail Sabri
PUTRAJAYA: The government will soon be distributing face masks to 8.63 million households nationwide, Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabr...
Sarawak rolls out personal tracking device to curb Covid-19 spread | Malay Mail
KUCHING, March 26 — Those entering Sarawak will be ordered to wear QR-coded wristbands following the roll-out of a digital surveillance solution by the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the stat…
Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says World Health Organisation officials have observed the country’s preparations to handle the pandemic.
Health D-G: All Teluk Intan Hospital staff ordered to be tested for Covid-19 | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — All staff of the Teluk Intan Hospital are being tested for Covid-19 following the outbreak that saw 39 of its medical staff infected with the deadly virus, following a complaint by a workers’ union. Healt…
Covid-19 information overload may lead to mental health issues, warn experts
A consultant psychiatrist recommends that people limit the amount of information they consume about Covid-19 while another expert suggests people keep themselves occupied with positive activities.
Seven more healthcare personnel infected with Covid-19, bringing total to 80 | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — Up till 12.30pm today, the government detected another seven Health Ministry workers who have been infected by Covid-19, with the total now standing at 80, said Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. In a post on…
Covid-19 pandemic: Step up Malaysians, we shall overcome — John Teo | Malay Mail
March 26 — January 25, Malaysia recorded its 1st Covid 19 case. Seven weeks later on March 17, we had our first Covid death. The next day, March 18, the prime minister (PM) declare the movement control order (MCO) for two weeks t…
China donates 5,500 Covid-19 test kits to Malaysia, on top of previous donations of face masks | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — China today via several entities including its embassy here today donated 5,500 Covid-19 test kits to the Health Ministry in Malaysia, in its third instalment of medical aid publicised by its embassy here…
Teluk Intan Hospital operating at limited capacity, says Perak health director | Malay Mail
IPOH, March 26 — Hospital Teluk Intan (HTI) is still operating, albeit in a limited manner, after health personnel on the premises tested positive for Covid-19, said Perak health director Datuk Dr Ding Lay Ming. Dr Ding assured a…
MCO extension a necessary move, says MMA https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/578144/mco-extension-necessary-move-says-mma via @NST_Online
KUALA LUMPUR: The extension of the Movement Control Order (MCO) to April 14 as announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today will be a much needed move as there has not been any signs of improvement on the Covid-19 i…
Only two people from cluster of 17 infections within Malaysia’s police force remain hospitalised, says home minister | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Only two individuals from a cluster of 17 people who tested positive for Covid-19 within the Royal Malaysia Police remain hospitalised, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. He said that 15 from…
From face shields to free deliveries, pharmacies do their bit in virus crisis
One of them is sending out as many face shields as it can to hospitals while the other is giving free delivery to customers who purchase medication online.
COVID-19: Health Ministry mulls over use of 'Favipiravir' to treat patients - The Edge Markets
PUTRAJAYA (March 25): The Health Ministry is considering the use of antiviral drug ‘Favipiravir’ to treat COVID-19 positive patients, said its director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.He said the drug, which is also known a…