EU approves fifth jab as WHO urges greater effort to end pandemic
Despite advanced vaccine rollout, Europe still hard hit by Omicron variant.
· 2 years ago
11 new Omicron cases detected, health DG says
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says they came from UK, US, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Australia.
By Aminah Farid · 2 years ago
No large-scale New Year celebration, Putrajaya says
Khairy says only small family gatherings allowed after authorities detect 2nd Omicron case.
By Alfian Z.M. Tahir · 2 years ago
Second Omicron variant case detected, Khairy says
8-year-old girl tests positive after trip to Nigeria.
By Alfian Z.M. Tahir · 2 years ago
Experts caution against knee-jerk reaction to Omicron outbreak
Targeted approach backed by data essential, doctors say.
By Khoo Gek San · 2 years ago
UK airlines slam govt over Omicron travel curbs
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Ryanair call restrictions ‘haphazard’, ‘disproportionate’.
· 2 years ago
UK announces booster drive to fight ‘tidal wave’ of Omicron
PM warns of 'tidal wave' of infections by new variant.
· 2 years ago
Take your booster shot, say experts
Doctors stress importance of building body’s defence against virus.
By Khoo Gek San · 2 years ago
All travellers to UK to show pre-departure Covid tests
Health ministry reintroduces restrictions due to the Omicron variant.
· 2 years ago
Do not panic over Omicron variant, Khairy says
Minister says public health measures much more strict in Malaysia than in other countries with new strain.
By Raevathi Supramaniam · 2 years ago
WHO has no reports yet of Omicron Covid deaths
Spokesman says evidence is being collected about the variant of concern.
· 2 years ago
Index Omicron case tests negative for virus in second screening
Close contacts also have clean bill of health, says Noor Hisham.
By Raevathi Supramaniam · 2 years ago
Khairy warns there may be other Omicron cases in Malaysia
Difficult to say if variant will overtake Delta based on current data, minister says.
By Hailey Chung Wee Kye · 2 years ago
Omicron Covid-19 variant lands in Malaysia
Carrier a foreigner studying in Ipoh, case detected in KLIA.
By Hailey Chung Wee Kye · 2 years ago
Langkawi bars tourists from 20 countries and territories
Mandatory 14-day quarantine for residents with recent travel history to high-risk nations.
By Ragananthini Vethasalam · 2 years ago