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
Only COVID-19 saliva tests allowed at schools
MOE said the use of nasal swab tests is not allowed and not in accordance with the ministry's instructions through a letter dated Nov 28.
Wed Dec 08 2021
COVID: 75 positive cases in Pulau Perhentian, 1,124 residents compelled to get tested
Dr Kasemani said the swab tests involving almost 70 per cent of the islanders were expected to be completed later today.
Wed Aug 25 2021
Johor State Assembly ready to meet on Aug 12, all involved to undergo swab tests
The Johor State Legislative Assembly is ready to convene on Aug 12 as commanded by the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, on June 23, said Speaker Suhaizan Kaiat.
Fri Jul 30 2021
COVID-19 swab tests compulsory before entering Kelantan - Exco
Individuals wishing to enter Kelantan need to show proof that they have tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours before beginning their journey, according to a state executive councillor.
Sun Jul 18 2021
MKN never issued directives for condo tenants to undergo swab tests - Ismail Sabri
MKN has never issued a policy making it compulsory for tenants, including foreigners, to undergo COVID-19 screenings before being allowed to enter their apartment or condominium.
Fri Jan 29 2021
Empathy driven COVID-19 measures required in Sabah
Providing free testing and quarantine facilities would make the Sabah state government to be seen as an empathetic government.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Three new EMCO locations in Sabah, one sub-district each in three states under CMCO - Ismail Sabri
As at noon, MOH had conducted 669 screening tests and recorded 111 positive COVID-19 cases in Sandakan Prison.
Thu Nov 05 2020
Fully subsidised COVID-19 swab tests for employees available via MYEG portal
Through the portal, employers can verify the eligibility of their workforce for Socso coverage and proceed to arrange for eligible employees to be tested without any upfront payment required.
Thu Oct 22 2020
Returning Sabahans clog Labuan entry points over COVID-19 tests
Thousands of Sabahans returning to the island are delayed getting home due to the mandatory COVID-19 swab tests they were subjected to upon arrival at the airport and two ferry terminals.
Tue Sep 29 2020
Tighter health checks in Labuan for travellers from certain parts of Sabah
Those returning to Labuan after being in Lahad Datu and Tawau for at least three days would have to undergo compulsory swab tests.
Sun Sep 20 2020
COVID-19: Trio purportedly carrying out swab tests confirmed to be MOH personnel checking on PUI
The van used by the trio as seen in the video belonged to the Petaling District Health Office and that the vehicle registration number which went viral earlier was inaccurate.
Mon Jun 15 2020
Door-to-door swab tests only conducted at EMCO locations - Ismail Sabri
MOH had never gone around conducting tests on individuals suspected to be infected with COVID-19.
Mon Jun 15 2020
COVID-19 swab tests do not invalidate fast - Zulkifli
Taking a COVID-19 swab test does not invalidate a person's fast (during the month of Ramadan), said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Islamic Affairs) Senator Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.
Sat Apr 25 2020