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COVID-19: Third wave most challenging yet, but under control - Health DG
The third wave of the COVID-19 outbreak that has hit the country since early October is the most challenging yet.
Fri Oct 09 2020
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COVID-19: D614G mutation in Benteng LD cluster originated from Indonesia, Philippines - Health DG
The D614G mutation of the COVID-19 virus found in the Benteng LD Cluster in Sabah originated from Indonesia and the Philippines, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Thu Oct 01 2020
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COVID-19 D614G mutation found in five clusters - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham in an update post on his official Facebook site said the result was obtained from the Institute for Medical Research (IMR) today.
Fri Sep 25 2020
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More infectious coronavirus mutation may be 'a good thing', says disease expert
Evidence suggests the proliferation of the D614G mutation in some parts of the world has coincided with a drop in death rates.
Tue Aug 18 2020
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COVID-19 virus with D614G mutation detected in Malaysia - Dr Noor Hisham
The community has to be more careful as the COVID-19 virus with the D614G mutation has been detected in Malaysia.
Sun Aug 16 2020