‘No plans to re-impose MCO’: Malaysian health minister
To a question on vaccines, Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly said the country has enough stock to cater to all including those wanting booster jabs.
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China sees decline in respiratory disease cases
Mi Feng, a spokesperson for the National Health Commission, told a press conference that fever clinics at the primary level have effectively met the medical needs of patients.
Indonesia’s health ministry urges complete COVID-19 vaccination ahead of holiday season
According to the Health Ministry, complete vaccinations would give everyone sufficient immunity for travel. It would also help prevent infection during the journey and upon…
Experts call for stringent measures as Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Malaysia
The number of Covid-19 cases jumped from 6,796 cases two weeks ago to 12,757 last week, according to Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.
Doctors in Singapore urge public to protect themselves as flu, Covid-19 cases spike
Dr Tan said people who feel sick should promptly test for Covid-19 at home. If they test positive, there is the option of taking antiviral medications such as Paxlovid. This will…
Indonesia on high alert as Covid-19 cases rise; thermal scanners installed at Jakarta airport
The precautionary measure was taken after the country’s Health Ministry issued a circular on December 8 calling for vigilance following a rise in cases in a number of South-east…
S. Korea may downgrade COVID-19 alert level next year
South Korea has a four-level notification system for dealing with infectious diseases: "attention," "caution," "alert" and "serious" from lowest to highest.
Covid-19 patients with mild symptoms urged to visit clinics to ease hospital bed crunch
The call came as Covid-19 infections and hospitalisation numbers increase, putting a strain on hospitals in Singapore.
Respiratory illness in China is decreasing
China experienced a surge in respiratory disease this winter driven by the co-circulation of multiple pathogens. Young children have been affected badly, stretching the capacities…
Get Covid-19 booster shot: health experts in Malaysia
Second booster shots are generally not recommended for healthy adolescents and children.