China's mass testing mantra is building a waste mountain
Hazmat-suited workers poke plastic swabs down millions of throats in China each day, leaving bins bursting with medical waste.
Thu Jun 23 2022
Chinese scientists say new highly accurate virus test gives results within minutes
The sensor which uses microelectronics to analyse genetic material from swabs can reduce the need for time-consuming COVID lab tests.
Thu Feb 10 2022
MPN recommends reopening of borders as early as March 1
Muhyiddin said the COVID-19 swab test should still be required before departure and upon arrival in accordance with the MOH recommendations.
Tue Feb 08 2022
Omicron survives longer on plastic, skin than prior variants; nose swabbing found best for rapid tests
The Omicron variant can survive longer than earlier versions of the coronavirus on plastic surfaces and human skin.
Tue Jan 25 2022
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
Penduduk Sarawak tunjuk kesedaran awam tinggi - Abdullah Saidol
Kebanyakan kes COVID-19 yang direkodkan di Sarawak dikesan menerusi inisiatif ramai yang membuat ujian calitan (swab test) secara sukarela.
Mon Sep 20 2021
Pembukaan Langkawi: Langkah wajibkan 'swab test' keputusan tepat - Sanusi
Menteri Besar Kedah, Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor menyifatkan langkah kerajaan untuk mewajibkan pengunjung yang akan ke Pulau Langkawi menjalani ujian pengesanan COVID-19 sebagai satu keputusan yang tepat.
Fri Sep 17 2021
COVID-19: Tiga hari tempoh sah laku ujian calitan untuk rentas daerah Zon Selatan - JPBN Sarawak
Keputusan ini berkuat kuasa mulai hari ini di Zon Selatan merangkumi Daerah Kuching, Bau, Lundu, Samarahan, Asajaya, Simunjan, Serian dan Tebedu.
Sat Aug 28 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
Gelang pink dipercayai tercicir, polis sudah kenal pasti pemilik
Gelang yang dipakai tiga beranak itu dipotong dan digantikan dengan gelang baharu bertarikh 15 Ogos.
Tue Aug 17 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
PKPD: Pekerja sektor perkilangan, pembuatan di Selangor wajib disaring dua kali seminggu - Azmin
Langkah ini dilihat mampu untuk mengenal pasti kes jangkitan COVID-19 dengan lebih awal.
Mon Jul 12 2021
MRT passengers on May 27 advised to get COVID-19 swab test
One of the passenger who used the Kajang line MRT train service on May 27 has tested positive for COVID-19.
Tue Jun 01 2021