![Beijing shuts parks, museums as China's COVID cases rise Beijing shuts parks, museums as China's COVID cases rise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71669100097_BEIJING.jpg)
Beijing shuts parks, museums as China's COVID cases rise
China fights a spike in cases, deepening concerns about its economy and dampening hopes for a quick post-coronavirus reopening.
Tue Nov 22 2022
![Omicron 'dangerous', especially for unvaccinated: WHO Omicron 'dangerous', especially for unvaccinated: WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81642041024_WHO.jpg)
Omicron 'dangerous', especially for unvaccinated: WHO
The WHO said the huge global spike in cases was being driven by Omicron but insisted there should be no surrender to the variant of concern.
Thu Jan 13 2022
![Non-compliance with SOP among causes of spike in COVID-19 cases Non-compliance with SOP among causes of spike in COVID-19 cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61624840383_JKNPKRCTUTUP.jpg)
Non-compliance with SOP among causes of spike in COVID-19 cases
Non-compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOP) is among the causes of the spike in COVID-19 cases in several states.
Tue Aug 24 2021
![Factories which trigger COVID-19 clusters must shut down completely - Exco Factories which trigger COVID-19 clusters must shut down completely - Exco](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81626015129_ziarah.jpg)
Factories which trigger COVID-19 clusters must shut down completely - Exco
Factories that have triggered COVID-19 clusters and contributed to the spike in cases in Melaka must be shut down completely.
Sun Jul 11 2021
![COVID-19: Public cooperation will determine success of total lockdown - MKN COVID-19: Public cooperation will determine success of total lockdown - MKN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71622468213_ATM.jpg)
COVID-19: Public cooperation will determine success of total lockdown - MKN
Beginning tomorrow, the people in this country will once again undergo a total lockdown for two weeks in order to curb the COVID-19 pandemic with the spike in cases.
Mon May 31 2021
![CMCO in Sarawak extended until March 15 CMCO in Sarawak extended until March 15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61614332855_vaksin.jpg)
CMCO in Sarawak extended until March 15
The decision was made due to the spike in cases throughout the state where a total of 2,623 cases were recorded between Feb 12 and Feb 25.
Fri Feb 26 2021
![Malaysia has not failed to overcome COVID-19 - Ismail Sabri Malaysia has not failed to overcome COVID-19 - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61596439849_ISMAILSABRIYAAKOB.jpg)
Malaysia has not failed to overcome COVID-19 - Ismail Sabri
Malaysia is ranked higher than several famous countries in Asia, including Japan and South Korea, with a score of 71 per cent.
Thu Feb 04 2021
![COVID-19 weekly round-up: Sudden spike in cases unsettling COVID-19 weekly round-up: Sudden spike in cases unsettling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41599650181_saringan.jpg)
COVID-19 weekly round-up: Sudden spike in cases unsettling
The Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a statement today that 167 of the cases were from the Benteng cluster in Sabah and 14 from the Sungai and Telaga clusters in Kedah.
Fri Sep 11 2020
![Philippines records most coronavirus cases in eastern Asia after new surge Philippines records most coronavirus cases in eastern Asia after new surge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51596784646_hazmatNavotasMetro.jpg)
Philippines records most coronavirus cases in eastern Asia after new surge
The Philippines recorded 3,561 new infections on Thursday, taking its total confirmed cases to 119,460 with death toll expected to grow after the recent spike in cases.
Fri Aug 07 2020
![Film star Aishwarya Rai tests positive for COVID-19; India sees big spike in cases Film star Aishwarya Rai tests positive for COVID-19; India sees big spike in cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51594555233_aishwaryarai.jpg)
Film star Aishwarya Rai tests positive for COVID-19; India sees big spike in cases
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, testing positive for Covid-19, the spread of the coronavirus in India is getting wider public attention.
Sun Jul 12 2020
![Barber shops: MOH monitors for sudden spike in cases Barber shops: MOH monitors for sudden spike in cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71591430399_GuntingRambut.jpg)
Barber shops: MOH monitors for sudden spike in cases
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that it will continue to monitor cases following the opening of various economic sectors including barber shops.
Sat Jun 06 2020
![COVID-19: Panic buying escalates in Bangkok following sharp spike in cases COVID-19: Panic buying escalates in Bangkok following sharp spike in cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/51584329715_TBCovidThailand.jpg)
COVID-19: Panic buying escalates in Bangkok following sharp spike in cases
The Thais are flocking to nearest supermarkets and grocery stores on to stock up goods and supplies as fear grows that the COVID-19 outbreak will accelerate.
Mon Mar 16 2020
![Govt to convene special COVID-19 meeting tomorrow to discuss further measures Govt to convene special COVID-19 meeting tomorrow to discuss further measures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/41584267562_AdhamBaba.jpg)
Govt to convene special COVID-19 meeting tomorrow to discuss further measures
The government will convene a special COVID-19 meeting tomorrow to discuss further measures needed to contain infections, following the spike in cases to a total of 428 recorded until noon today.
Sun Mar 15 2020
![China reports three new H7N9 bird flu deaths China reports three new H7N9 bird flu deaths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-04/61364905991_295x200.jpg)
China reports three new H7N9 bird flu deaths
Three Chinese people have died of the H7N9 bird flu, the state news agency Xinhua said on Tuesday, adding to a spike in cases this year.
Tue Feb 04 2014