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 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
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
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
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
China COVID data shows no new variant but under-reports deaths, WHO says
Global unease has grown about the accuracy of China's reporting of an outbreak that has filled hospitals and overwhelmed some funeral homes.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Drop in COVID alertness could create deadly new variant - WHO
Lapses in strategies to tackle COVID-19 this year continue to create the perfect conditions for a deadly new variant to emerge, Tedros said.
Sat Dec 03 2022
Netherlands to cull another 29,000 chickens to contain bird flu
Some 6 million birds have been culled in the Netherlands since the new variant of the disease was first detected on Oct. 26 last year.
Tue Nov 22 2022
MOH to procure new COVID-19 vaccine for elderly, children with chronic diseases
The MOH will procure a new variant of the COVID-19 vaccine, especially for children with chronic diseases and the elderly, said minister Khairy Jamaluddin today.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Experimental chewing gum reduces Omicron in saliva; sexual dysfunction, hair loss among long COVID symptoms
An experimental chewing gum that "traps" SARS-CoV-2 particles in saliva holds promise for curbing transmission of new variants of the virus.
Wed Jul 27 2022
Transition to endemic phase needs to be implemented carefully - Agong
As a defensive measure against the threats of COVID-19 new variants, Al-Sultan Abdullah urges all Malaysians to get the booster dose.
Mon Feb 28 2022
Booster dose given according to current developments on COVID-19 - MOH
The administration of the COVID-19 booster vaccine is based on current developments in relation to the effectiveness of vaccines and challenges arising from the emergence of new variants of the virus.
Sat Jan 29 2022
Temporary suspension of umrah travel from Jan 8 over Omicron concerns - Khairy
There are concerns that non-compliance with home quarantine procedures among returning pilgrims had caused the spread of the new variant.
Sat Jan 01 2022
UK has 22 cases of Omicron, health secretary says
Javid added that he expected to know more about the variant within two weeks, as scientists work to understand what impact the new variant will have.
Wed Dec 01 2021
What we know and don't know on new COVID variant
It's unclear where the new variant first emerged, but scientists in South Africa alerted the World Health Organization in recent days.
Mon Nov 29 2021