COVID-19: Current Omicron variant not virulent - Public Health Specialist
Dr. Tan Seok Hong said most active cases involving the Omicron variant exhibit mild symptoms.
Wed Dec 20 2023
SARS-CoV-2 virus detected in 28 sewage water samples - Health DG
COVID-19 environmental surveillance using sewage water showed 28 out of 29 samples taken from international entry points contained the presence of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Mon Jan 02 2023
China reports 24,473 new COVID cases; some Beijing businesses shut
Beijing authorities are on high alert in the hope of preventing the Omicron variant outbreaks in other cities from spreading to the capital.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Factbox - What are the new BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 coronavirus variants, and why it matters
BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 are among the more than 300 sublineages of the Omicron variant circulating globally.
Sun Nov 06 2022
MOH considering purchasing variant-specific COVID-19 vaccine
The Ministry of Health is considering purchasing a variant-specific COVID-19 vaccine that is capable of fighting the Omicron variant.
Wed Sep 07 2022
China races to contain COVID outbreaks in tourism hubs Tibet, Hainan
The authorities are launching more rounds of mass testing and closing venues to contain the highly transmissible Omicron variant.
Wed Aug 10 2022
Fresh COVID wave sweeps Asia, NZ warns of pressure on hospitals
The renewed surge in cases, mostly of the BA.4/5 Omicron variants, provides a further challenge for health authorities.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Malaysia sequenced two lineages of Omicron variant - Khairy
Malaysia has detected two BA.5 and one BA.2.12.1 cases, which are Omicron sub-variants, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Medicine shortage not due to panic buying - Khairy
Khairy said there is high demand for certain medications following the spread of the Omicron variant and the rising cases of the HFMD.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Omicron breakthrough infections may spare young hearts; no need to delay mammogram after vaccination
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus does not have a negative affect on cardiovascular health in young adults who have been vaccinated.
Tue May 24 2022
North Korea officially reports first COVID-19 outbreak
The report said people in Pyongyang contracted the Omicron variant.
Thu May 12 2022
Taiwan may see 10,000 daily COVID cases by month-end
About 80 pct of people are now double vaccinated and more than half have had a booster dose, while mask-wearing mandates continue.
Wed Apr 20 2022
Omicron: Senior citizens urged to take booster shots for optimal protection
With the Omicron variant still considered a serious threat, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said optimal protection should be given especially to the elderly and chronic patients.
Sat Apr 16 2022
China's widening COVID curbs threaten global supply chain paralysis
Chinas zero-tolerance approach to COVID-19 is proving unwieldy given the extreme infectiousness of the Omicron variant.
Thu Apr 14 2022
Indonesia's COVID-19 cases cross five million amid Omicron surge
Indonesia has now recorded over five million COVID-19 cases since March 2020, as the number of cases increased significantly over the past few weeks driven by the Omicron variant.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Perancis isytihar darurat, tentera dikerah
Perancis isytiharkan darurat di New Caledonia susulan rusuhan maut yang berlaku sejak dua hari lalu dengan mengerahkan tentera bagi mengawal pelabuhan dan lapangan terbang antarabangsa.
Thu May 16 2024
China bantah hukuman kolektif sasar penduduk Gaza
China membantah serangan ke atas Rafah dan hukuman kolektif yang menyasarkan penduduk Gaza, menurut jurucakap Kementerian Luar China.
Thu May 16 2024
Korban banjir lahar dingin ragut meningkat kepada 67 mangsa
Banjir yang dikenali sebagai lahar dingin di Indonesia mengorbankan 67 individu setakat Rabu, dengan 989 keluarga terjejas akibat bencana tersebut.
Thu May 16 2024
Pekerja kilang mabuk mengaku tidak bersalah
Seorang pembantu penyelia kilang mengaku tidak bersalah selepas didakwa di Mahkamah Majistret Johor Bahru, atas pertuduhan memandu dalam keadaan mabuk sehingga mencederakan atlet kayak Malaysia, Siti Nurul Masyitah Elias di kilometer 3.5 Lebuhraya Penyuraian Trafik Timur, Sabtu lalu.
Thu May 16 2024
[TERKINI] Inflasi meningkat perlahan kepada 2.2 peratus tahun 2023
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Inflasi Malaysia pada 2023 merekodkan peningkatan perlahan kepada 2.5 peratus daripada 3.3 peratus pada 2022 dengan mata indeks mencatatkan 130.4 berbanding 127.2 pada tahun sebelumnya, kata Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia (DOSM).
Inflasi Malaysia pada 2023 merekodkan peningkatan perlahan kepada 2.5 peratus daripada 3.3 peratus pada 2022 dengan mata indeks mencatatkan 130.4 berbanding 127.2 pada tahun sebelumnya, kata Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia (DOSM).
Thu May 16 2024
Pengamal media perlu rujuk Wisma Putra sebelum sertai misi bantuan NGO - Fahmi
Pengamal media perlu merujuk dengan Kementerian Luar bagi mendapatkan khidmat nasihat dan garis panduan sebelum menyertai misi bantuan anjuran NGO.
Thu May 16 2024
Laporan KRI: Purata gaji rakyat Malaysia hanya naik RM56 setahun antara 2010-2019
Purata gaji rakyat Malaysia hanya meningkat sekitar RM56 setahun, terutama melibatkan golongan yang berada dalam kategori 50 peratus terbawah di negara ini. Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) dalam laporannya mendedahkan, tiada perubahan ketara berlaku dalam tempoh 10 tahun iaitu antara 2010 hingga 2019.
Thu May 16 2024
Mahkamah tetapkan Isnin depan keputusan larang Chegu Bard
Keputusan mahkamah perintah larangan pada Isnin terhadap Chegu Bard memberi komen atau ulasan berkaitan isu kasino di Forest City, Iskandar Puteri.
Thu May 16 2024
Kementerian akan tambah Autogate di pintu masuk negara
Susulan pengumuman warga 46 negara dibenar guna Autogate, kementerian bercadang untuk menambah bilangan kemudahan itu di semua pintu masuk negara.
Thu May 16 2024
Tebing runtuh di perumahan mewah Cyberjaya, PBT diarah segera baik pulih
Majlis Perbandaran Sepang diarah menyegerakan kerja-kerja baik pulih runtuhan tebing di kawasan perumahan mewah Cassia Garden Residence di Cyberjaya.
Thu May 16 2024