Nobel laureate Vargas Llosa back in hospital with Covid

He has been hospitalised since Saturday.

· 9 months ago

Nobel laureate Vargas Llosa back in hospital with Covid

Covid isolation period shortened to 5 days

Health Minister says new ruling to take effect on July 5.

· 9 months ago

Covid isolation period shortened to 5 days

Masks no longer mandatory on public transport

Quarantine for Covid-positive individuals shortened to 5 days, starting July 5.

By Ravin Palanisamy · 9 months ago

Masks no longer mandatory on public transport

More than US$200 billion in Covid small business loans stolen, says US watchdog

US$90.5 billion in funding remains unspent as of January 2023.

· 9 months ago

More than US$200 billion in Covid small business loans stolen, says US watchdog

Groups say vax centres not needed in schools

They urge against burdening already strained public healthcare system.

By Ravin Palanisamy · 10 months ago

Groups say vax centres not needed in schools


Malaysia to receive 2.7 million Covid bivalent vaccines as replacement

Health Ministry needs to destroy expired stock. 

· 10 months ago

Malaysia to receive 2.7 million Covid bivalent vaccines as replacement

Cheap diabetes drug reduces risk of long Covid, study shows

Metformin is also known to be safe and widely available.

· 10 months ago

Cheap diabetes drug reduces risk of long Covid, study shows

Covid cases down by nearly 10%, says MOH

Dr Zaliha Mustafa says ICU and non-critical bed occupancy decreased by 4% each.

· 10 months ago

Covid cases down by nearly 10%, says MOH

Govt to discuss new Covid SOP in June

Health minister says changes may include removal of face mask mandate on public transport.

· 10 months ago

Govt to discuss new Covid SOP in June

Singapore’s PM Lee is positive for Covid again

Doctors advise him to self-isolate until he tests negative.

· 10 months ago

Singapore’s PM Lee is positive for Covid again

Medical row in France over unauthorised Covid trial

Researcher, subordinates accused of prescribing medications ‘lacking proof of their effectiveness’. 

· 10 months ago

Medical row in France over unauthorised Covid trial

Tuaran a Covid red zone after infection spike

District records a collective 44 cases over two weeks.

· 11 months ago

Tuaran a Covid red zone after infection spike

EU court overturns approval of Lufthansa, SAS Covid bailouts

Irish airline says more than €40 billion handed out in state subsidies to flag carriers during pandemic.

· 11 months ago

EU court overturns approval of Lufthansa, SAS Covid bailouts

MOH says Covid cases rise by 3%

Increased movement during festive season cause for slight jump in fresh infections.

· 11 months ago

MOH says Covid cases rise by 3%

Arcturus strain divides experts on mask efficacy

Researcher says covering up helps minimise risk, while former minister says masks won’t stop new variant.

By Angie Tan · 11 months ago

Arcturus strain divides experts on mask efficacy