Dr Noor Hisham: New D614G Covid-19 strain detected in Malaysia, 10 times more infectious


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Malaysian Institute for Medical Research has detected a D614G-type mutation as a result of isolation and culture tests on three cases from the Sivagangga patient-under-investigation (PUI) Cluster and one case from the Ulu Tiram Cluster.

Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pic) said this means the community has to be more careful as the Covid-19 virus with the D614G mutation has been detected in Malaysia.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
IMR , Covid-19 , Mutation , D614G , Dr Noor Hisham , SOP , Cluster , PUI , Scientist

Next In Nation

Security guard charged with murder of friend at landfill
Fallen trees damage five vehicles in KL after storm
GOF seizes 89kg of meth worth RM4.4mil, two arrested
Pahang extends quit rent payment deadline to June 30
A guilty plea doesn't cut it: Appeals court restores snatch thief's full 7-year jail term
Queen visits historic Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul
Situation of pregnant teen in S'wak being assessed by Welfare Dept, says Nancy
Diesel fleet card proposal for 17,000 agri-providers to be tabled
Govt studying options for proposed filial responsibility law, says Nancy
Father charged with murder of two-month-old daughter in Labuan

Others Also Read