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Special housing should be built to prepare for ageing population - KLSP2040
KLSP2040 projects that the elderly population will be higher in 2040, namely at 17.3 per cent, compared to 9.2 per cent in 2025.
Wed Nov 15 2023
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Malaysia needs more nursing homes as population ages - Rina
More nursing homes are needed as the country deals with an ageing population come 2030, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun said.
Fri Sep 24 2021
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Drop in COVID-19 vaccine efficacy against Delta seen in US nursing homes
The spread of the highly infectious Delta variant, which according to CDC data accounted last month for more than 80 pct of new U.S. infections.
Thu Aug 19 2021
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US will not investigate nursing home deaths in New York, two other states
Nursing homes across the United States took in COVID-19 patients in the early weeks of the outbreak, at a time when there was no vaccine.
Sun Jul 25 2021
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South Korea reports record daily death toll from COVID-19
South Korea reported 40 new coronavirus deaths as the country grapples with a third wave of infection centred around nursing homes and a prison.
Tue Dec 29 2020
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Europe battles surge in coronavirus deaths in nursing homes
Mortuary workers are again busy around-the-clock in nursing homes and hospices across Europe, amid new COVID-19 outbreaks.
Sun Dec 06 2020
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No cramming as new COVID rules take hold in South Korean capital
The decision came after earlier restrictions on movement failed to prevent a second wave of coronavirus infections from erupting at churches, offices, nursing homes and medical facilities.
Mon Aug 31 2020
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Nursing homes tightening restrictions to curb spread of COVID-19
21 residents and staff at nursing homes had tested positive for the coronavirus out of the 9,322 samples taken to date.
Fri May 22 2020
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The fate of elderly orphans in nursing homes
With the life expectancy of Malaysians seemingly improving, the problem of 'elderly orphans' is expected to be on the rise as well.
Wed Nov 06 2013