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When masks are a must outdoors
PETALING JAYA: While mask-wearing will be optional in outdoor settings come Sunday, the public are highly encouraged to keep them on for crowded situations and if they are unwell, say public health experts.They said masks could reduce the expulsion and transmission of Covid-19 droplets and should be worn in crowded outdoor areas like bazaars, stadiums and night markets.
Khairy: We need to combat the NCD epidemic next
PUTRAJAYA: As Malaysia transitions to the endemic phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Health Ministry wants to focus on the “ticking time bomb” – the epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Three cosmetic products found to contain scheduled poison, says Health DG
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) has urged the public to refrain from buying and using three cosmetic products, which have been found to contain scheduled poison.
Health Ministry wants to focus on ‘ticking time bomb' epidemic
PUTRAJAYA: With the Covid-19 pandemic now transitioning into an endemic phase, the Health Ministry wants to shift its focus towards the “ticking time bomb” epidemic that is non-communicable diseases (NCD).
Recoveries outstrip new Covid-19 cases, says Health DG
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded 6,900 recoveries from Covid-19 on Wednesday (April 27) compared to 3,471 new cases, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Covid-19: No more daily reports, Health Ministry to update weekly, says Khairy
PUTRAJAYA: After more than two years of releasing daily reports on the country’s Covid-19 situation, the Health Ministry is now switching to weekly reports as the country transitions to endemicity, says Khairy Jamaluddin.
Cases in the 2,000 range
KUALA LUMPUR: It took three months for the number of daily Covid-19 cases to drop to about 2,000, with 2,478 cases recorded on Monday, says Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Students need better mental health support
PETALING JAYA: Acknowledging that higher rates of psychological distress had impacted children during the Covid-19 pandemic, better mental health support has been provided at primary and secondary school levels, said Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
‘Good compliance kept excess mortality lower’
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia managed to keep its Covid-19 excess mortality lower compared to other countries due to good compliance with health protocols, says Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Surge in cases possible
PETALING JAYA: There could be a slight increase in Covid-19 cases after the Hari Raya celebration, warns Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
