Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Monday, 19 Jul 2021 01:33 PM

Walk-in vaccinations only for those without appointments, says task force

List of participating vaccination centres will be announced later.

Walk-in vaccinations only for those without appointments, says task force

Monday, 19 Jul 2021 10:51 AM

344,961 doses of vaccine administered yesterday

Number of jabs given fall below 400,000 for second day in a row.

 344,961 doses of vaccine administered yesterday

Sunday, 18 Jul 2021 06:13 PM

Covid-19 death toll climbs to new high of 153 in 24 hours

More than 7,000 people have died of virus in Malaysia.

Covid-19 death toll climbs to new high of 153 in 24 hours

Sunday, 18 Jul 2021 10:10 AM

380,440 vaccine shots administered yesterday

Total of 253,830 given their first jab.

380,440 vaccine shots administered yesterday

Thursday, 15 Jul 2021 07:00 AM

Delta variant makes presence felt in Malaysia

Authorities play catch-up as new, deadlier virus strain rampages through nation.

Delta variant makes presence felt in Malaysia


Wednesday, 14 Jul 2021 08:21 PM

26 clusters detected, four linked to healthcare sector

Director-general of health says 15 involved workplaces and seven stemmed from community transmissions.

26 clusters detected, four linked to healthcare sector

Wednesday, 14 Jul 2021 06:38 PM

More than 100,000 in Malaysia being treated for Covid-19 now

101,359 total active cases as of today, total death toll at 6,503.

More than 100,000 in Malaysia being treated for Covid-19 now

Wednesday, 14 Jul 2021 03:47 PM

Daily Covid-19 infections hit new record with 11,618 cases

Health D-G warns of “airborne transmissions”, which accelerate infections.

Daily Covid-19 infections hit new record with 11,618 cases

Tuesday, 13 Jul 2021 10:05 PM

23 new Covid-19 clusters reported today

More than half of new groups still coming from workplace.

23 new Covid-19 clusters reported today

Tuesday, 13 Jul 2021 09:48 PM

Health Ministry promises to increase bed capacity in Klang Valley

Cabinet still scrambling to deal with upsurge in cases across region.

Health Ministry promises to increase bed capacity in Klang Valley

Tuesday, 13 Jul 2021 07:13 PM

Health D-G expects case numbers to rise due to more deadly strains

Despite concerted effort, Noor Hisham says authorities have to ramp up test and tracing.

Health D-G expects case numbers to rise due to more deadly strains

Tuesday, 13 Jul 2021 06:09 PM

Two more companies to supply oxygen to Maeps

The facility faces an oxygen shortage following a spike in caseloads.

Two more companies to supply oxygen to Maeps

Tuesday, 13 Jul 2021 05:38 PM

Selangor to receive 4 million vaccine doses this month

Health minister says capacity at vaccination centres to increase to accommodate extra 1 million jabs, expedite herd immunity.

Selangor to receive 4 million vaccine doses this month

Tuesday, 13 Jul 2021 05:27 PM

Record high 972 Covid-19 patients in ICU, 125 new deaths

Total death toll stands at 6,385, while close to 50% of ICU patients need breathing support.

Record high 972 Covid-19 patients in ICU, 125 new deaths

Tuesday, 13 Jul 2021 03:53 PM

Record number of 11,079 new Covid-19 cases

It is the first time infections have breached the 10,000 mark.

Record number of 11,079 new Covid-19 cases