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WHO says fabric face masks still work against virus variants

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GENEVA: The World Health Organisation said Friday it had no plans to change its guidance recommending fabric face masks as new coronavirus variants spread, because the mutated strains are transmitted in the same way. Germany and Austria have made medical masks mandatory on public transport and in shops — allowing only surgical or FFP2 masks, […]

Central market traders compliant

SIBU: All traders in the local central market are complying with the rules and regulations on controlled goods, said the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Sibu chief Kelyn Bolhassan @ Haliward. He noted that there were some goods sold below the controlled prices. “This is in line with the scheme that encouraged […]

Our International schools legally done

KUCHING: The setting-up of international schools in Sarawak is done in compliance with all Ministry of Education (MOE) requirements, and does not contravene the nation’s laws. Education, Science and Technological Research (MESTR) Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong said his ministry had studied the relevant laws, had extensive engagements with the MOE and complied with […]