![N.Korea's Kim declares victory in battle against COVID-19 N.Korea's Kim declares victory in battle against COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51660194834_KimJongUn.jpg)
N.Korea's Kim declares victory in battle against COVID-19
North Korea has not revealed how many confirmed infections of the virus it has found, but since July 29 it has reported no new suspected cases.
Thu Aug 11 2022
![COVID-19 in babies - here's what to expect COVID-19 in babies - here's what to expect](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71627011133_DukungBayi.jpg)
COVID-19 in babies - here's what to expect
Here's what to expect if your baby tests positive for COVID-19.
Thu May 26 2022
![Israel to allow in all tourists regardless of COVID vaccination status Israel to allow in all tourists regardless of COVID vaccination status](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51641167345_NaftaliBennett.jpg)
Israel to allow in all tourists regardless of COVID vaccination status
Entry into Israel will still require two PCR tests, one before flying in and one upon landing in Israel, the statement said.
Mon Feb 21 2022
![Oscars to require COVID tests for all, vaccines for most Oscars to require COVID tests for all, vaccines for most](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-02/61580973718_Oscarstatue.jpg)
Oscars to require COVID tests for all, vaccines for most
Performers and presenters at the film industry's highest honors also must undergo PCR testing.
Sat Feb 19 2022
![Rapid nose swab tests for COVID-19 may not detect Omicron quickly enough Rapid nose swab tests for COVID-19 may not detect Omicron quickly enough](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81641599800_SWAB.jpg)
Rapid nose swab tests for COVID-19 may not detect Omicron quickly enough
Swabbing the nose with a rapid antigen test will not reliably detect the Omicron variant in the first few days of an infection.
Sat Jan 08 2022
![Strictly comply with COVID-19 SOPs for business continuity, says Labuan senator Strictly comply with COVID-19 SOPs for business continuity, says Labuan senator](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631612272_DatukBashirAlias.jpg)
Strictly comply with COVID-19 SOPs for business continuity, says Labuan senator
Everyone must remember the threat of COVID-19 is far from over, as many other states are seeing a surge in infections, Bashir said.
Tue Sep 14 2021
![Singapore to start gradual easing of COVID-19 border restrictions Singapore to start gradual easing of COVID-19 border restrictions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71629377024_singapore.jpg)
Singapore to start gradual easing of COVID-19 border restrictions
Visitors from those countries can from Sept. 8 bypass the isolation requirement if they test negative in four polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests.
Thu Aug 19 2021
![India's Mylab can ramp up COVID-19 test production to 100 million units per week -CEO India's Mylab can ramp up COVID-19 test production to 100 million units per week -CEO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71621830732_INDIA.jpg)
India's Mylab can ramp up COVID-19 test production to 100 million units per week -CEO
Mylab's antigen test, "CoviSelf", is different from molecular PCR tests and are considered to be more accurate.
Mon May 24 2021
![Fake COVID-19 test results put community at risk - Dr Sim Fake COVID-19 test results put community at risk - Dr Sim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71614681425_vaccine.jpg)
Fake COVID-19 test results put community at risk - Dr Sim
Those involved such acts are not actually outsmarting the system but are putting the whole community at risk.
Sat Mar 13 2021
![Brazil COVID-19 testing shrinks as cases and deaths accelerate Brazil COVID-19 testing shrinks as cases and deaths accelerate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41597995409_coronavirustesting.jpg)
Brazil COVID-19 testing shrinks as cases and deaths accelerate
For scientists trying to track those concerning variants, the lack of data is even more daunting.
Sat Mar 13 2021
![Turkey requires negative PCR tests for all incoming passengers Turkey requires negative PCR tests for all incoming passengers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61608947139_Istanbul.jpg)
Turkey requires negative PCR tests for all incoming passengers
As of next Monday, all passengers coming into the country will have to provide proof of negative tests for coronavirus carried out within 72 hours of arrival.
Sat Dec 26 2020
![MOH monitoring lab for RT-PCR test in Sabah - Health DG MOH monitoring lab for RT-PCR test in Sabah - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605344280_KKM.jpg)
MOH monitoring lab for RT-PCR test in Sabah - Health DG
The preparedness of Kota Kinabalu health laboratory is being monitored to raise the facility's capacity to conduct 2,500 RT-PCR tests daily.
Sat Nov 14 2020
![India to roll out quick and cheap coronavirus paper test India to roll out quick and cheap coronavirus paper test](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61603272253_FELUDA.jpg)
India to roll out quick and cheap coronavirus paper test
The locally developed Feluda, resembles a home pregnancy paper-strip test and delivers results within an hour.
Wed Oct 21 2020
![WHO urges Indonesia to increase PCR tests on suspected COVID-19 patients WHO urges Indonesia to increase PCR tests on suspected COVID-19 patients](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51594725831_indocovid.jpg)
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
![Malaysians can now enter Sarawak without PCR tests - Ismail Sabri Malaysians can now enter Sarawak without PCR tests - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71592040292_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Malaysians can now enter Sarawak without PCR tests - Ismail Sabri
However, they have to abide by the set SOP, including downloading the MySejahtera application and filling up the e-health declaration form.
Sat Jun 13 2020