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Countries mandate COVID tests for China travellers, EU to discuss
Malaysia will screen all inbound travellers for fever and test wastewater from aircraft arriving from China for COVID-19.
Tue Jan 03 2023
![Fauci, face of US battle against COVID-19, tests positive Fauci, face of US battle against COVID-19, tests positive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51655352051_AnthonyFauci.jpg)
Fauci, face of US battle against COVID-19, tests positive
The NIH said Fauci, 81, was fully vaccinated and twice boosted, and will self-isolate and continue to work from home.
Thu Jun 16 2022
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Free COVID-19 tests for haj pilgrims at MOH facilities
Khairy said haj pilgrims who chose to undergo the screening test at private health facilities would have to bear the cost themselves.
Thu Jun 02 2022
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No more COVID-19 tests for certain travellers - Khairy
The requirement for COVID-19 testing before departure to Malaysia and upon arrival for certain categories of travellers has been dropped starting today, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Sun May 01 2022
![Khairy: No need to undergo 6-day COVID-19 tests for prog travellers from abroad effective March 3 Khairy: No need to undergo 6-day COVID-19 tests for prog travellers from abroad effective March 3](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61646063636_MenteriKesihatanKh.jpg)
Khairy: No need to undergo 6-day COVID-19 tests for prog travellers from abroad effective March 3
Travellers arriving in Malaysia from abroad through various programmes will not be required to undergo the six-day COVID-19 tests upon arrival effective March 3.
Mon Feb 28 2022
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Beijing Omicron case prompts temple closures, queues for COVID-19 tests
China has not said how many Omicron cases it has detected in total.
Sun Jan 16 2022
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In Beijing's Olympic bubble: police escorts, daily COVID-19 tests, robot chefs
Authorities are determined to create a physical barrier between participants and the general population.
Thu Jan 13 2022
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Conduct COVID-19 tests at relief centres, avoid emergence of new clusters - Agong
His Majesty today decreed that COVID-19 screening tests must be conducted for all flood evacuees housed at PPS to avoid the emergence of new clusters.
Mon Dec 20 2021
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Travellers from abroad required to undergo COVID-19 tests for six days upon arrival - Khairy
International and local travellers for the VTL by air and land, LITB and OSC for short-term business visitors will have to undergo COVID-19 test for six days after arriving in Malaysia.
Tue Dec 07 2021
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Two teachers, 71 students of Cyberjaya school confirmed COVID-19 positive
They were among 451 individuals from the school, comprising 13 teachers, 437 students and a staff member, who underwent COVID-19 tests.
Thu Dec 02 2021
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Take COVID-19 tests before participating in tourism activities - Nancy Shukri
Malaysians who wish to join in the various tourism activities have been urged to undergo COVID-19 screenings before beginning their journey.
Mon Oct 18 2021
![Company probed for bringing in foreign workers without undergoing COVID-19 tests Company probed for bringing in foreign workers without undergoing COVID-19 tests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51625827991_Migrantworkers.jpg)
Company probed for bringing in foreign workers without undergoing COVID-19 tests
Under Section 270 of the Penal Code offenders are punishable with a jail term of up to two years or a fine or both if convicted.
Fri Jul 09 2021
![Thais wait overnight to get free COVID-19 tests Thais wait overnight to get free COVID-19 tests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81625810851_Bangkok.jpg)
Thais wait overnight to get free COVID-19 tests
Ekachai Sirichert, a 30-year-old construction worker, said a test is required for him to go back to work.
Fri Jul 09 2021
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Olympians from six countries required to take pre-departure COVID-19 tests for seven days
The latest step also requires participants from Egypt, Vietnam, Malaysia, Britain and Bangladesh to be tested every day for three days prior to departure.
Sun Jun 27 2021
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#COVIDSOS: India Twitter paints desperate picture of COVID-19 crisis
People have turned to Twitter in a desperate attempt to crowdsource help for anything from coronavirus tests to oxygen cylinders.
Fri May 07 2021