People told to be vigilant against Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR: The public is urged to continue being vigilant and avoid panic following the recent spike in Covid-19 cases in the country. Malaysian Public Health Physicians’ Association (PPPKAM) president Prof Dr Jamaluddin Ab Rahman said the country is now more advanced in leading the fight against Covid-19 compared to the early years and therefore, […]

Malaysia burdened by spike in clusters

Covid 19

BY MELATI MOHD ARIFF This is a round-up of Covid-19 related matters in Malaysia and globally from Jan 23 up to noon yesterday. In Malaysia, case numbers are nearing 200,000 and globally, the virus has infected more than 102 million people and caused over 2.2 million deaths. More than 216 countries and territories are affected […]

UiTM campus to host InnoSTRE 2020

KUCHING: Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak Branch Samarahan Campus will host the first global summit on viral-immunology and antiviral therapy of Covid-19 on Nov 25 and 26. This is a special edition of Innovative Sciences and Technologies for Research and Education (InnoSTRE) hybrid conference which offers participants a choice to attend and engage in face-to-face […]

Aerosolisation of Covid-19 virus

KUCHING: With nations worldwide embroiled in a battle to contain the Covid-19 virus, new research suggests that what is already an uphill task may just turn into a nightmare. American news agency CNN reported that the White House on Wednesday was briefed by a scientific panel that the virus might spread not just by sneezes […]