Nobel laureate Vargas Llosa back in hospital with Covid
He has been hospitalised since Saturday.
· 9 months ago
Covid isolation period shortened to 5 days
Health Minister says new ruling to take effect on July 5.
· 9 months ago
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
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
Groups say vax centres not needed in schools
They urge against burdening already strained public healthcare system.
By Ravin Palanisamy · 10 months ago
Malaysia to receive 2.7 million Covid bivalent vaccines as replacement
Health Ministry needs to destroy expired stock.
· 10 months ago
Cheap diabetes drug reduces risk of long Covid, study shows
Metformin is also known to be safe and widely available.
· 10 months ago
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
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
Singapore’s PM Lee is positive for Covid again
Doctors advise him to self-isolate until he tests negative.
· 10 months ago
Medical row in France over unauthorised Covid trial
Researcher, subordinates accused of prescribing medications ‘lacking proof of their effectiveness’.
· 10 months ago
Tuaran a Covid red zone after infection spike
District records a collective 44 cases over two weeks.
· 11 months ago
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
MOH says Covid cases rise by 3%
Increased movement during festive season cause for slight jump in fresh infections.
· 11 months ago
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