Ragananthini Vethasalam
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Health Ministry expects spike in Covid-19 cases in next two days
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah believes cluster contained within detention centres, despite rising numbers.
172 new infections, 112 from Immigration detention centres
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says 159 of the new cases involve foreigners.
New virus cluster at Sepang immigration detention centre
This follows outbreaks in holding facilities for illegal immigrants in Semenyih and Bukit Jalil.
Residents, staff of 272 old folk’s homes tested for coronavirus
More than 80% of infections detected at the homes asymptomatic.
Ministry investigating Covid-19 infection source at immigration depots
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says they are looking into whether those working at the depots are bringing in the infection.
Top govt officers at post-cabinet meeting negative for Covid-19
Health D-G says all 35 will still self-quarantine for 14 days, in line with the ministry’s SOP.
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48 new Covid-19 cases, almost half from Semenyih immigration depot
Total infections now at 7,185, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Plenty of scheming until next Parliament session, say experts
With Perikatan’s majority suspect and slim, Pakatan has fair shot at wresting Putrajaya.
Tabligh cluster accounts for 48% of total cases, says Noor Hisham
3,347 infections after 972 patients under investigation found linked to group.
Staff, students of 1,000 private tahfiz schools urged to get tested
Health Ministry can only ask that they come forward, says D-G.
Ministry needs data on foreigners working as barbers, hairdressers
Health D-G says existing SOPs being studied.
Virus-positive Myanmar worker among those held at depot before MCO
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says 437 detainees not screened for Covid-19 prior to being deported.
Malaysia records 37 new Covid-19 cases, mostly local
Total infections now at 6,978, says health D-G.
Malaysia’s exit from MCO depends on public following procedures
Health D-G says conditional restrictions yield some success, but worries about compliance during festive season.
Noor Hisham warns against Raya cemetery, home visits
Health D-G asks Malaysians to adapt to unusual Aidilfitri celebrations this year.
