Ragananthini Vethasalam
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Asymptomatic tabligh attendees to be tested, says Health D-G
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says WHO guidelines only require screening if the individual is showing symptoms.
Covid-19 death toll increases to 14 with 212 new infections
The Health Ministry says two of the three new victims were linked to the tabligh cluster.
Health Ministry expects to conduct 16,000 Covid-19 tests a day next month
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says the government is now carrying out 3,500 tests a day and will increase to 7,000 by next week.
Ministry to redistribute manpower, may rehire retirees to bolster frontlines
Government anticipates increase in Covid-19 infections.
1 in 10 of tested tabligh cluster has Covid-19, says health D-G
Health Ministry has so far taken samples from 6,700 of those who attended the event and 743 came back positive.
10 deaths now, 123 new Covid-19 cases today
The Health Ministry says the latest fatality was a 74-year-old Malaysian man from the tabligh cluster.
Shortage of protective gear plagues frontline health workers
Suppliers prefer to sell masks to the public, who are willing to pay more for them, says doctor.
MOH anticipates more Covid-19 cases, needs 500 ventilators
Director-General Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says talks are underway with China to procure more equipment.
Health Ministry working with UNHCR to safeguard refugees
Housing also identified to shelter homeless, says Health D-G.
Malaysia reports 4th Covid-19 death, 153 new infections
50-year-old man from tabligh cluster, says Health D-G.
Only 1 person from each family allowed out to buy essentials
Senior minister says state governments can decide on operation hours of businesses.
Selayang paediatric ward closed after staff positive for Covid-19
Paediatric cases have been referred to other hospitals for now.
Malaysia reports third Covid-19 death, second from tabligh cluster
Latest victim is 58-year-old man who attended Sri Petaling mosque gathering.
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Health D-G says withholding info on travel, close contacts a crime
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says there have been cases of Covid-19 patients revealing crucial information only after treatment.
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