Ragananthini Vethasalam
Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.
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Private hospitals to soon start treating less severe virus cases, says Health D-G
Noor Hisham Abdullah says the framework will be announced soon.
Experts differ on close-contact test move
Health Ministry circular says virus testing limited to symptomatic individuals, reduces number to 20 samples.
Worst is yet to come if MCO 2.0 fails, warns health D-G
Noor Hisham pleading for all to stay at home.
6 new virus clusters, one linked to a wedding
Another three are workplace clusters, says Noor Hisham.
China institute’s Covid-19 vaccine is halal, says MoH
FAQs say certification is by Jakim-recognised Halal Services Chongqing.
Emergency ordinance gives full immunity to civil servants in Covid-19 fight
No legal action, suit or any court proceedings can be brought against the government and its officers in Covid-19-related matters.
Experts fear 2-week MCO 2.0 won’t flatten virus curve
‘Half-baked’ measures will not yield expected results while authorities must enforce strictly restrictions.
7 new Covid-19 clusters, 4 linked to workplaces
Active clusters of infection now at 276, says Noor Hisham.
Policy, public compliance failures forced MCO 2.0, say experts
Authorities didn’t make full use of MCO 1.0, not guided by big data.
As caseload spikes, MoH mulls hotel or home isolation
Healthcare system reaches breaking point, complaints of dirty and unhygienic centre for Covid-19 positive cases.
Govt looking for contract staff in Covid-19 fight
More than 1,000 positions to fill as country battles 3rd wave, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Health workers burning out as resources reach breaking point
Sg Buloh Hospital, main Covid-19 centre in Selangor, at 95% capacity while daily caseload breaches 4-figure mark.
Esther Sinirisan Chong