![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
![Two years after world's biggest lockdown, India surges back to normal life Two years after world's biggest lockdown, India surges back to normal life](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71646207136_MUMBAI.jpg)
Two years after world's biggest lockdown, India surges back to normal life
A sign of normal life resuming as India's COVID-19 infection rates fall.
Wed Mar 02 2022
![Sydney Omicron outbreak could peak by late January, modelling shows Sydney Omicron outbreak could peak by late January, modelling shows](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41641529805_SYDNEY.jpg)
Sydney Omicron outbreak could peak by late January, modelling shows
Australia is now suffering infection rates far higher than elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region.
Fri Jan 07 2022
![Dutch health experts advise a full lockdown to slow Omicron - Media Dutch health experts advise a full lockdown to slow Omicron - Media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71639799396_utrecht.jpg)
Dutch health experts advise a full lockdown to slow Omicron - Media
Primary schools were ordered to close early for the winter holidays, due to high infection rates among children.
Sat Dec 18 2021
![HIV infection rates not decreasing fast enough: UNAIDS HIV infection rates not decreasing fast enough: UNAIDS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81638409011_HIV.jpg)
HIV infection rates not decreasing fast enough: UNAIDS
The report said shortcomings in the pandemic response can also be seen in the fight against the decades-old disease.
Thu Dec 02 2021
![Setting up Jasin field hospital postponed Setting up Jasin field hospital postponed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81613052109_SulaimanMdAliHar.jpg)
Setting up Jasin field hospital postponed
Sulaiman said this was following the MAF's decision to channel their assets to other states with higher infection rates.
Tue Jul 20 2021
![Australia's COVID-19 lockdowns cover more than half the 25 million population Australia's COVID-19 lockdowns cover more than half the 25 million population](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/41585556487_SydneyOperaHouse.jpg)
Australia's COVID-19 lockdowns cover more than half the 25 million population
Australia has used a system of lockdowns, tough social distancing rules and swift contact tracing to suppress the infection rate.
Tue Jul 20 2021
![As COVID-19 rages in India, scientist warns further waves 'inevitable' As COVID-19 rages in India, scientist warns further waves 'inevitable'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620268543_INDIA.jpg)
As COVID-19 rages in India, scientist warns further waves 'inevitable'
Raghavan warns that even after infection rates subside, India should be ready for a third wave.
Thu May 06 2021
![MCO in Tawau from tomorrow until April 16 - Ismail Sabri MCO in Tawau from tomorrow until April 16 - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71615027550_IsmailSabri.jpg)
MCO in Tawau from tomorrow until April 16 - Ismail Sabri
A total of 137 active cases have been reported involving several clusters in the district with high infection rates.
Fri Apr 02 2021
![Germany reverses re-opening plans as COVID-19 infection rate rises Germany reverses re-opening plans as COVID-19 infection rate rises](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/61587425428_angelamerkel.jpg)
Germany reverses re-opening plans as COVID-19 infection rate rises
The spread of more infectious variants of the virus has pushed up cases, prompting concerns that hospitals could soon be overstretched.
Tue Mar 23 2021
![Germany tightens border checks to keep out virus variants Germany tightens border checks to keep out virus variants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81613298408_germany.jpg)
Germany tightens border checks to keep out virus variants
Infection rates in Germany have been declining steadily in recent weeks but officials are concerned about the possible impact of variants.
Sun Feb 14 2021
![COVID-19: Infection rate of 0.95 to 1.05 in next two weeks COVID-19: Infection rate of 0.95 to 1.05 in next two weeks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61606127018_NoorHishamAbdullah.jpg)
COVID-19: Infection rate of 0.95 to 1.05 in next two weeks
Rt in Malaysia for the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to stay between 0.95 to 1.05 in the next two weeks compared to 0.96 recorded today.
Wed Dec 09 2020
!['Tenet' tops $300 million globally, but domestic box office is in crisis mode 'Tenet' tops $300 million globally, but domestic box office is in crisis mode](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81601864861_TENET.jpg)
'Tenet' tops $300 million globally, but domestic box office is in crisis mode
Audiences seem hesitant to return to cinemas when coronavirus infection rates remain stubbornly high in the U.S.
Mon Oct 05 2020
![India's coronavirus death toll passes 100,000 with no sign of an end India's coronavirus death toll passes 100,000 with no sign of an end](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71601700088_BENGALURU.jpg)
India's coronavirus death toll passes 100,000 with no sign of an end
India's total deaths rose to 100,842, while the tally of infections climbed to 6.47 million after a daily increase in cases of 79,476.
Sat Oct 03 2020
![COVID-19 infection rate soars to 1.72 - MOH COVID-19 infection rate soars to 1.72 - MOH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71599575882_NoorHishamAbdullah.jpg)
COVID-19 infection rate soars to 1.72 - MOH
The COVID-19 infection rate, Rt or R naught (R0) has increased to 1.72 in Malaysia from 0.72 two weeks ago, which clearly reflects a riskier situation with more transmissions in the community.
Tue Sep 08 2020