Delta variant among reasons for increase in cases
PUTRAJAYA: The Delta variant of Covid-19, which has been detected in almost every state, is believed to be among the reasons for the sharp increase in cases in the country, says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said the Delta variant spreads quickly, and infections can occur within a short time through […]
1,510 new cases, eight deaths reported Saturday
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded a slight drop in positive Covid-19 cases to 1,510 today from 1,854 yesterday, with eight new deaths reported, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said this brings the cumulative positive cases to 359,117, with 15,059 being active cases, and the death toll to 1,321. Dr Noor Hisham […]
275,851 individuals vaccinated for Covid as of March 12
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 275,851 individuals have been vaccinated in Phase 1 of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme, as of yesterday. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said Selangor recorded the highest number of individuals who received the first dose of the vaccine at 33,163, followed by Sarawak (29,052); Perak (28,463); and Kuala […]
FS Turmeric Cream found to contain schedule poisons
KUALA LUMPUR: A cosmetic product to treat pimples and acne scars, FS Turmeric Cream has been found to contain schedule poisons, mercury and betamethasone 17-valerate, which are harmful to health. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah in a statement today announced the notification of the cosmetic product has been cancelled by the Pharmaceutical […]
Too early to say vaccination acts as basis for immunity passport
KUALA LUMPUR: It is too early to say whether Covid-19 vaccination will serve as the basis for an ‘immunity passport’ before one can start moving around freely, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said the government still needs to look closely into outcome of vaccines’ efficacy and safety before it can […]
KKM to bear all cost of Covid-19 screening, quarantine for returning teachers to Sabah, Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR: The health ministry (KKM) will fully bear the costs of Covid-19 screening for teachers, lecturers and their family members who are returning to Sabah and Sarawak for duty, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the costs of quarantine for this group of people who are returning to Sarawak […]
Health ministry received over 43,000 calls for help
KUALA LUMPUR: The health ministry (KKM) received more than 43,000 calls via its psychosocial support hotline since the movement control order (MCO) was introduced on March 18 until Dec 1 involving various issues due to emotional stress as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said the service which […]
ABF housing goes through sanitisation
BINTULU: Bintulu Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) yesterday carried out sanitisation work at ABF Housing here. The operation was conducted between 10am and 11am. According to a report from the department, the activity involved 13 Bomba personnel, five from Ministry of Health (KKM), and 10 from Bintulu Development Authority (BDA).
