Dr Mahathir admitted to IJN for infection
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) for treatment of an infection. In a post on Dr Mahathir’s official Facebook page yesterday, two photos were shared showing him going through some files at the ward. “Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad writing and going through some […]
COVID-19 New wave expected to occur earlier than expected
REMBAU: Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said a new wave of Covid-19 infections in the country is expected to occur earlier than expected in the next two to three months based on a rise in daily cases. Khairy said, however, that the country was prepared for the new wave and stressed that his statement was not […]
Vaccination lowers your risk of infection
By Petronella Felix KUCHING: Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau has urged his rural constituents to get vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to lower the risk of infection. He reminded that the Telang Usan service centre as well as the district office and community leaders have constantly urged and encouraged the local community to get vaccinated. […]
Your behaviour decides the situation
BINTULU: It would be difficult to move on if the people do not persevere and protect themselves against Covid-19, said Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said that the onus is on the people’s behaviour which will determine if they will continue to be miserable due to the pandemic or if the situation […]
Vaccinees can still be infected by virus
KUCHING: Vaccinees have been reminded to continue complying with the Covid-19 preventive standard operating procedures (SOPs). In giving the advice, social activist Voon Shiak Ni pointed out that even after inoculation, vaccines could still be infected by the deadly virus. “The pandemic is far from over and with the presence of the highly infectious […]
Covid-19 infection among children, infants worrying
KUALA LUMPUR: COVID-19 infection among children and infants is a cause for concern as they have become the groups at risk after the elderly, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today. He said the matter should be taken as a wake-up call and measures must be implemented to protect these groups […]
Vaccination not to be blamed
KUCHING: Former Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Song Swee Guan’s swollen hand was not caused by the vaccination jab, said MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. He said this to refute claims circulating among the public that Song was unwell after he was inoculated. “Some Councillors and I have met up with Datuk […]
Vaccine safe to take
KUCHING: The Covid-19 vaccine gives a high percentage of protection to the people and reduces the risk of being infected by the virus by 90 percent, said Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. He said if someone is infected after vaccination, the vaccine would reduce the risk of severe disease by 90 percent. “Based on […]
Low risk treatment centre for infection cases set up
MUKAH: A low risk treatment centre for Covid-19 cases was set up at the Mukah Youth Camp Sports Hall here on Thursday after a request from the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee following its meeting earlier on. It was undertaken by Mukah Division Disaster Management Committee and Mukah Hospital after realising that Bintulu Hospital and Sibu […]
Current virus strain very infectious
KUCHING: The current Covid-19 strain in the state seemed to be very infectious, said Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. He revealed those infected started showing symptoms from the third to fifth day instead of the 10th day onwards as in previous cases. “Laboratory studies showed the virus load (amount) […]
