Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Saturday, 29 May 2021 09:51 PM

51 virus clusters from interstate travel, says Health D-G

To date, a total 1,019 infections from community clusters have been detected in various states.

51 virus clusters from interstate travel, says Health D-G

Saturday, 29 May 2021 08:45 PM

Ministry reports 23 new Covid-19 clusters

There are currently 630 active clusters of infection in the country.

Ministry reports 23 new Covid-19 clusters

Saturday, 29 May 2021 03:14 PM

Malaysia marks 9,020 new Covid-19 cases

Selangor hits 2,836 new infections.

Malaysia marks 9,020 new Covid-19 cases

Saturday, 29 May 2021 10:38 AM

National virus infectivity rate up by 0.01 to R1.15

Malacca, Sabah currently most infectious states, at R1.32, R.131 respectively.

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National virus infectivity rate up by 0.01 to R1.15

Saturday, 29 May 2021 07:00 AM

Daily cases could hit 10,000, warn health experts

Breaching the mark is possible if the country’s infectivity rate remains above 1.0.

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Daily cases could hit 10,000, warn health experts


Friday, 28 May 2021 08:11 PM

Workplace, community transmissions dominate new Covid-19 clusters

Currently, there are 614 active clusters of infection in the country.

Workplace, community transmissions dominate new Covid-19 clusters

Friday, 28 May 2021 04:51 PM

Doctor lists three possible scenarios for ‘brought-in-dead’ cases

Not taking symptoms seriously can have dire consequences.

Doctor lists three possible scenarios for ‘brought-in-dead’ cases

Friday, 28 May 2021 01:20 PM

High rate of vaccine no-shows sparks concern among medical experts

Doctors blame missed appointments on scepticism, logistical problems.

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High rate of vaccine no-shows sparks concern among medical experts

Thursday, 27 May 2021 06:37 PM

Lack of compliance to Covid-19 SOP is a problem, says Dr Mahathir

Former PM says upsurge in cases shows rules enforced are less effective or not effective at all.

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Lack of compliance to Covid-19 SOP is a problem, says Dr Mahathir

Wednesday, 26 May 2021 07:00 AM

Multiple reasons for Covid resurgence in Malaysia, says WHO rep

Overburdened healthcare system signals need for 'drastic measures'.

Multiple reasons for Covid resurgence in Malaysia, says WHO rep

Tuesday, 25 May 2021 06:48 PM

Malaysia reports 60 deaths, 726 ICU cases

Toll of fatalities from the coronavirus now at 2,369.

Malaysia reports 60 deaths, 726 ICU cases

Tuesday, 25 May 2021 03:32 PM

Record high of 7,289 new Covid-19 cases

National caseload stands at 525,889.

Record high of 7,289 new Covid-19 cases

Tuesday, 25 May 2021 07:00 AM

Costly for states to mass test for Covid-19, health experts say

It costs Selangor government RM70 to screen one person.

Costly for states to mass test for Covid-19, health experts say

Monday, 24 May 2021 03:44 PM

Sixth day of Covid-19 cases above 6,000

Selangor leads tally again with 2,049 cases.

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Sixth day of Covid-19 cases above 6,000

Saturday, 22 May 2021 07:00 AM

Growing ‘dead on arrival’ Covid cases spark misdiagnosis, re-infection fears

This month alone has seen 45 patients brought in dead.

Growing ‘dead on arrival’ Covid cases spark misdiagnosis, re-infection fears