RM2mil state allocation to purchase paxlovid
KUCHING: Sarawak government will allocate approximately RM2 million to purchase paxlovid in view of the current COVID-19 situation, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. While the state adheres to the directive from the Health Ministry (MOH), he said the state government must also be well prepared in the fight against the […]
Get assess for oral anti COVID-19 drug
KUCHING: COVID-19 patients are advised to proceed to the nearest clinic or hospital for health assessment to find out whether they are eligible for oral antiviral drug. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said a lot of people nowadays will only stay home and self-isolated if they are COVID-19 positive. “But I encourage […]
Paxlovid only meant for Categories 4 and 5
KUCHING: The Paxlovid antiviral pill, developed by Pfizer, should not be given to COVID-19 patients randomly. “It is not suitable for Category 1 (no symptoms) and Category 2 (mild symptoms) patients because these pills are for Category 4 patients (lung infection and needing oxygen) and those in Category 5 (lung infection and needing ventilator),” said […]
Health Ministry to expand the use of Paxlovid to private hospitals
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has decided to expand the use of the oral antiviral drug, Paxlovid, to private hospitals in the country. Its Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said this was following a successful run in public hospitals with 1,364 people fully recovered up to June 5. “There were no serious side effects among the patients […]
Sarawak needs extra Paxlovid doses in case need arises
KUCHING: Sarawak is procuring more of Pfizer’s Paxlovid antiviral drug as it is expected that the state will need an extra 3,800 doses until August this year. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said medical experts in the state had predicted that an additional amount of the said drug would be needed. “The […]
SDMC gets special allocation
BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP AND NATASHA JEE GEDONG: A special allocation has been approved by Sarawak for the procurement of Pfizer’s Paxlovid antiviral drug for the treatment of Covid-19. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government had consulted with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to buy the MoH approved antiviral […]
Sarawak to acquire Paxlovid
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is looking to acquire Pfizer’s oral antiviral drug, Paxlovid, to treat COVID-19 infected patients. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said this following an announcement by the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) conditional approval for the use of the medicine on March 3. “Thanks to the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency […]
