![COVID-19: No new variants detected, situation under control - Dr. Dzulkefly COVID-19: No new variants detected, situation under control - Dr. Dzulkefly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702891812_Dzulkefly.jpg)
COVID-19: No new variants detected, situation under control - Dr. Dzulkefly
Most reported cases involve mild symptoms and not requiring hospital treatment.
Fri Dec 29 2023
![COVID-19: Current Omicron variant not virulent - Public Health Specialist COVID-19: Current Omicron variant not virulent - Public Health Specialist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81622294767_Saringan.jpg)
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
![WHO says JN.1 COVID strain a 'variant of interest', poses low risk WHO says JN.1 COVID strain a 'variant of interest', poses low risk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639827910_COVID.jpg)
WHO says JN.1 COVID strain a 'variant of interest', poses low risk
While there might be more cases with the variant, JN.1 doesn't pose a greater risk, said Andrew Pekosz, a virologist.
Wed Dec 20 2023
![COVID-19 JN.1 variant found in Jakarta and Batam COVID-19 JN.1 variant found in Jakarta and Batam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81651893968_variant.jpg)
COVID-19 JN.1 variant found in Jakarta and Batam
The Indonesian Health Ministry confirmed the finding of cases of transmission of COVID-19 with the variant JN.1 in Jakarta and Batam City.
Tue Dec 19 2023
![COVID-19 cases rise to 20,696, MOH says no MCO plans for now COVID-19 cases rise to 20,696, MOH says no MCO plans for now](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702891812_Dzulkefly.jpg)
COVID-19 cases rise to 20,696, MOH says no MCO plans for now
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said for now no new variant has been detected except the transmission of the existing variant, Omicron.
Mon Dec 18 2023
![COVID-19: Kes jangkitan meningkat kepada 2,305 minggu lalu, 21 varian Omicron COVID-19: Kes jangkitan meningkat kepada 2,305 minggu lalu, 21 varian Omicron](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51673338054_TBSAMPELCOVID.jpg)
COVID-19: Kes jangkitan meningkat kepada 2,305 minggu lalu, 21 varian Omicron
Daripada jumlah itu, terdapat 20 kes Variant of Concern (VOC) dan satu kes Variant of Interest (VOI).
Thu Nov 23 2023
![Highly mutated COVID variant found in new countries but pandemic in 'a different phase Highly mutated COVID variant found in new countries but pandemic in 'a different phase](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642463277_mural.jpg)
Highly mutated COVID variant found in new countries but pandemic in 'a different phase
The Omicron offshoot carries more than 35 mutations in key portions of the virus compared with XBB.1.5.
Fri Aug 25 2023
![What is 'Eris', the new COVID variant? What is 'Eris', the new COVID variant?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51637917050_TBcoronavirus.jpg)
What is 'Eris', the new COVID variant?
Health officials are pointing at the EG.5 "Eris" coronavirus, a subvariant of the Omicron lineage that originally emerged November of 2021.
Tue Aug 15 2023
![WHO classifies EG.5 as COVID-19 'variant of interest' WHO classifies EG.5 as COVID-19 'variant of interest'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51660782615_WHO.jpg)
WHO classifies EG.5 as COVID-19 'variant of interest'
WHO calls on countries to share COVID data.
Thu Aug 10 2023
![Twelve cases of COVID-19 Arcturus variant reported in Malaysia Twelve cases of COVID-19 Arcturus variant reported in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71681807258_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Twelve cases of COVID-19 Arcturus variant reported in Malaysia
Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said of the total, six cases were detected in Sarawak, four in Selangor, and two in Kuala Lumpur.
Mon Apr 24 2023
![Ahmad Zahid urges Muslims to be vigiliant about new COVID-19 variant Ahmad Zahid urges Muslims to be vigiliant about new COVID-19 variant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81680075312_TBZAHID.jpg)
Ahmad Zahid urges Muslims to be vigiliant about new COVID-19 variant
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the infection rate of the new variant has yet to be identified.
Fri Apr 21 2023
![Arcturus: What do we know about the new COVID-19 sub-variant? Arcturus: What do we know about the new COVID-19 sub-variant?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41672727202_Covid.jpg)
Arcturus: What do we know about the new COVID-19 sub-variant?
Malaysia could see another wave of infections with the Arcturus sub-variant, with new symptoms including conjunctivitis.
Thu Apr 20 2023
![World should 'calm down' about China COVID variants - Chinese scientist World should 'calm down' about China COVID variants - Chinese scientist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81675912226_CHINA.jpg)
World should 'calm down' about China COVID variants - Chinese scientist
Findings published in the Lancet medical journal showed that no new variants had emerged in the initial weeks of China's recent outbreak.
Thu Feb 09 2023
![COVID-19: MOH to examine seven indicators before tightening SOP - Health DG COVID-19: MOH to examine seven indicators before tightening SOP - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61672656081_TBHISHAMABDULLAH.jpg)
COVID-19: MOH to examine seven indicators before tightening SOP - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said if a new variant other than Omicron is detected, the MOH will monitor the extent of infectivity of the variant.
Tue Jan 10 2023
![Thailand detects first COVID XAY.2 variant Thailand detects first COVID XAY.2 variant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71642565193_virusdeltacovid.jpg)
Thailand detects first COVID XAY.2 variant
Thailand has reported its first case of the new COVID variant, XAY.2, a combination of AY.45, a sub-variant of the Delta strain, and the Omicron BA.4/5 sub-variant.
Sat Jan 07 2023