KUCHING: At least 609 Sarawakians have been identified as participants of the recent gathering at the Sri Petaling mosque in Kuala Lumpur that has been linked to a number of Covid-19 cases, State Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said. He said the actual number had yet to be determined as the committee…
JOHOR BARU: 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, since the beginning of infections in the country. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba (pix) said apart from Health Ministry representatives,…
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has enhanced measures for Covid-19 prevention implemented at all its offices across the country. MACC deputy chief commissioner (management and professionalism) Datuk Junipah Wandi said among others, the commission had provided disinfectant liquid at the entrances of all its offices and premises. Any officers or staff who have…
PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry has recorded a sudden spike in the number of patients who have tested positive for Covid-19, with 190 positive cases recorded in one day as of 12pm today. Health Minster Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said based on early investigations, all 190 cases are related to a tabligh gathering that…
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 41 new COVID-19 cases were reported as at noon today, bringing cumulative cases in the country to 238, Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said. He said all 41 new cases were linked to the tabligh religious gathering, and they involved 37 patient under investigation (PUI) cases while four…
LONDON: Football Association chairman Greg Clarke has reportedly told the Premier League he does not believe the domestic football season will be completed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Premier League suspended all fixtures at an emergency meeting on Friday. Matches in the English Football League, FA Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship are also…
SIBU: Sarikei Member of Parliament Wong Ling Biu (pix) of DAP has been admitted to the Sibu Hospital as a patient under investigation (PUI) for Covid-19. Sarawak Health Director Dr Chin Zin Hing, when contacted by Bernama, confirmed that Wong has been admitted to the hospital and was a PUI. Wong is said to have…
JOHOR BARU: The Ministry of Health (MOH) will station 1,000 housemen at government hospitals nationwide to help smoothen the day-to-day operations following the Covid-19 pandemic. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba (pix) said all the trainee doctors would undergo a five-day induction training starting from Monday including handling of Covid-19 elements. Their immediate stationing…
New evidence on the relationship between sexual health and social context finds a strong association between gender equality, education and family planning Twenty-five years ago, two global events – the International Conference on Population and Development and the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing – formally recognized that women’s health and reproductive choices cannot…
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