New Zealand removes final COVID-19 restrictions
New Zealand will no longer have to wear a face mask in health care facilities or isolate for seven days after contracting the virus.
Mon Aug 14 2023
New US study helps de-mystify COVID brain fog
The paper, published in the journal Brain, was based on brain autopsies from nine people who died suddenly after contracting the virus.
Wed Jul 06 2022
177,220 senior citizens have contracted COVID-19 as of Sept 30 - Health DG
A total of 7.9 per cent or 177,220 senior citizens have contracted COVID-19 as of Sept 30, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Messi confesses to worrying about contracting COVID-19
Messi said the fear of contracting the virus was widespread in the squad.
Mon Jun 14 2021
WHO urges Indonesia to increase PCR tests on suspected COVID-19 patients
The WHO has urged Indonesia to conduct more PCR tests on those suspected of contracting COVID-19.
Tue Jul 14 2020
More than 70 per cent COVID-19 deaths in Malaysia had comorbidities - Expert
The risk of contracting COVID-19 is higher in people with weak immune defences and could further be compromised in chronic conditions such as heart and lung diseases as well as diabetes.
Wed Apr 29 2020
Italian premier's security guard dies from COVID-19
An Italian policeman who worked as a security guard for Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte died on Saturday after contracting COVID-19, Anadolu Agency quoted the country's police as saying.
Sun Apr 05 2020
Indonesia invokes emergency measures in Jakarta, bonuses for doctors
President Joko Widodo on Monday offered his condolences after a medical association said six doctors and nurses had died after contracting the virus.
Mon Mar 23 2020
Status of boy suspected of contracting rabies to be known soon
Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said so far the boy from Sarawak had symptoms of the disease but it had yet to be confirmed.
Sat Jul 15 2017
Specialist recommends yearly influenza vaccine for high risk groups
People at high risk of contracting the influenza virus are advised to get vaccinated yearly.
Tue Apr 25 2017
Top airlines offer to re-assign crew from Zika-hit routes
Major US airlines United and Delta and Europe's Lufthansa and Air France are offering to re-assign certain flight crew concerned about contracting the Zika virus from routes to affected countries.
Thu Feb 04 2016
Pregnant women should stay active to avoid depression
To avoid feeling depression, putting on too much weight, and contracting gestational diabetes, pregnant women should not spend too much time sitting, especially in the second trimester.
Sat Nov 07 2015
MERS: Malaysians advised not to visit South Korea
Malaysians are advised not to travel to South Korea for the time being to avoid contracting the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus.
Mon Jun 08 2015
False news goes viral of Telok Pasu assemblyman's death
Ustaz Ridzuan Hashim is said to be in stable condition in the hospital after being suspected of contracting dengue fever.
Sat May 23 2015
Fourth Sierra Leonean doctor dies from Ebola
A fourth Sierra Leonean doctor, a woman, died Sunday after contracting the dreaded Ebola virus, a top health official said.
Mon Sep 15 2014