![COVID-19 cases increase by three pct last week - Health DG COVID-19 cases increase by three pct last week - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81642202330_facemask.jpg)
COVID-19 cases increase by three pct last week - Health DG
Students, teachers and school personnel are also urged to practise the prescribed standard operating procedure to curb COVID-19 infections.
Fri May 05 2023
![Don't overreact to tourists arriving from China - Tiong Don't overreact to tourists arriving from China - Tiong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673568427_TBTIONGKING.jpg)
Don't overreact to tourists arriving from China - Tiong
Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has advised Malaysians not to overreact to tourists arriving from China following the surge of COVID-19 infections in that country.
Thu Jan 12 2023
![Japan marks record 415 COVID-19 deaths - Health ministry Japan marks record 415 COVID-19 deaths - Health ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51638366983_Japanextendstate.jpg)
Japan marks record 415 COVID-19 deaths - Health ministry
In the past seven days, Japan had the world's largest confirmed COVID-19 infections and the second-most deaths after the United States.
Thu Dec 29 2022
![Chinese hospitals 'extremely busy' as COVID-19 spreads unchecked Chinese hospitals 'extremely busy' as COVID-19 spreads unchecked](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71672208776_CHINA.jpg)
Chinese hospitals 'extremely busy' as COVID-19 spreads unchecked
Chinese hospitals were under intense pressure as a surge of COVID-19 infections strained medical resources.
Wed Dec 28 2022
![COVID-19 principal cause of deaths in 2021 COVID-19 principal cause of deaths in 2021](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61662346581_TBICUHOSSGBULOHCOVID.jpg)
COVID-19 principal cause of deaths in 2021
COVID-19 infection was the main cause of deaths for males and females with 17,708 and 13,355 deaths respectively, DOSM said in a statement.
Thu Oct 27 2022
![COVID-19: New wave expected to occur earlier than expected COVID-19: New wave expected to occur earlier than expected](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655983570_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
COVID-19: New wave expected to occur earlier than expected
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.
Thu Jun 23 2022
![Malaysia logs 2,320 new COVID-19 infections, 5 new deaths Malaysia logs 2,320 new COVID-19 infections, 5 new deaths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71608945589_mural.jpg)
Malaysia logs 2,320 new COVID-19 infections, 5 new deaths
The Ministry of Health also reported 1,390 new recoveries.
Thu Jun 16 2022
![COVID: EVUSHELD antibody treatment soon - Khairy COVID: EVUSHELD antibody treatment soon - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654690954_KhairyJamaludin.jpg)
COVID: EVUSHELD antibody treatment soon - Khairy
The MOH will start administering treatment with the Tixagevimab and Cilgavimab (EVUSHELD) in the near future to ensure that high-risk groups continue to be protected from COVID-19 infection.
Wed Jun 08 2022
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[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia records 1,330 new COVID-19 infections, Bangladesh container depot fire brought under control
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Tue Jun 07 2022
![Indonesia to drop outdoor mask mandate as COVID-19 infections drop Indonesia to drop outdoor mask mandate as COVID-19 infections drop](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41652848752_INDONESIA.jpg)
Indonesia to drop outdoor mask mandate as COVID-19 infections drop
But masks must still be worn indoors and on public transportation, Widodo said.
Wed May 18 2022
![Dr Mahathir reiterates it's not suitable to hold GE15 soon Dr Mahathir reiterates it's not suitable to hold GE15 soon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51652696203_TunM.jpg)
Dr Mahathir reiterates it's not suitable to hold GE15 soon
Dr Mahathir Mohamad opined that it is still not suitable to hold GE15 soon even though the total daily COVID-19 infections is seen as getting more under control now.
Mon May 16 2022
![Continue observing good health practices during Aidilfitri, says King Continue observing good health practices during Aidilfitri, says King](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51651413612_AgongAidilfitri.jpg)
Continue observing good health practices during Aidilfitri, says King
His Majesty today called on the people to observe good health practices during the Hari Raya celebrations as part of continued efforts to break the COVID-19 infection chain.
Sun May 01 2022
![UK COVID patient was positive for record 505 days: Researchers UK COVID patient was positive for record 505 days: Researchers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61650851835_COVID.jpg)
UK COVID patient was positive for record 505 days: Researchers
British researchers believe they have documented the longest-known COVID-19 infection.
Mon Apr 25 2022
![COVID: Recovery cases almost doubled new infections yesterday COVID: Recovery cases almost doubled new infections yesterday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41639227827_COVID.jpg)
COVID: Recovery cases almost doubled new infections yesterday
A total of 10,041 recoveries from COVID-19 infection were recorded in the country yesterday, nearly twice the 5,624 new infections recorded.
Sun Apr 24 2022
![COVID: Don't take children to Ramadan bazaar, parents urged COVID: Don't take children to Ramadan bazaar, parents urged](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41649165604_drmalinaosman.jpg)
COVID: Don't take children to Ramadan bazaar, parents urged
Making video calls to children from the Ramadan bazaar is much better than taking them there which will only put them at risk of COVID-19 infection.
Tue Apr 05 2022