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
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
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
Severe COVID-19 may trigger autoimmune conditions; new variants cause more virus in the air
Here's a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19.
Thu Sep 23 2021
Do not quickly fall into complacency on efforts to contain COVID-19 - Agong
His Majesty said efforts should continue to contain the spread of the infection especially with the emergence of various new variants.
Mon Sep 13 2021
Existing vaccines effective against new COVID-19 variants - Expert
The emergence of more aggressive new variants has sparked questions about the effectiveness of existing COVID-19 vaccines against them.
Thu Jul 29 2021
PKRC capacity nationwide reaches 61 pct - Dr Adham
The country is facing the third wave of COVID-19 which is even more challenging especially with the emergence of several new variants which are more aggressive.
Tue Jul 27 2021
584 COVID-19 cases due to new variants
A total of 584 COVID-19 cases in Malaysia were found to be due to new variants involving more widespread and faster as well as airborne transmission, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.
Mon Jul 05 2021
28 new SARS-COV-2 variant cases detected - Health D-G
Twenty-eight cases of new variants of SARS-COV-2 virus, with 25 cases being Variants of Concern (VOC) and three cases being Variants of Interest (VOI), were reported from June 23 to 30.
Thu Jul 01 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
China plans to keep pandemic border restrictions in place for at least another year amid fears over the emergence of new variants.
Wed Jun 23 2021
COVID: No marked drop in ICU cases due to new variants
There has still been no marked drop in the number of COVID-19 cases requiring treatment at the ICU despite the drop in daily new infection cases during the two-week total lockdown.
Wed Jun 16 2021
Emergence of new variants sees Malaysia facing more challenging third wave - PM Muhyiddin
Malaysia is facing a more challenging third wave of COVID-19 following the emergence of several new variants that have increased the infectivity rate of the pandemic in the country.
Wed May 12 2021
COVID-19 new variants now in several states, adhere to SOPs - Health DG
The people have been advised to continue to adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) as new variants of COVID-19 have spread to several states such as Kelantan, Kedah and Negeri Sembilan.
Tue May 11 2021