Covid, flu surge in US amid holidays, increasing health risks
LOS ANGELES: The United States has seen an uptick in flu and Covid-19 cases amid the holidays, and health experts are concerned about the increasing health risks brought by the simultaneous spread of respiratory illnesses. The amount of respiratory illnesses causing people to seek healthcare is increasing across most areas of the country, according to the […]
Balance info, avoid COVID-19 panic
KUCHING: Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, has called on the Ministry of Health (MoH) to exercise caution when releasing COVID-19 information to avoid unnecessary panic and fear among the public. Tiong stressed that while COVID-19 is a critical public health issue, the response should not exacerbate the situation […]
Covid-19: Fatimah gives assurance on early childhood institutions
KUCHING: Every effort will be made to monitor the implementation of procedures in all early childhood institutions in Sarawak in light of the growing number of Covid-19 cases. Women, Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah who gave the assurance said this will be done in collaboration with the National and State […]
People told to be vigilant against Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: The public is urged to continue being vigilant and avoid panic following the recent spike in Covid-19 cases in the country. Malaysian Public Health Physicians’ Association (PPPKAM) president Prof Dr Jamaluddin Ab Rahman said the country is now more advanced in leading the fight against Covid-19 compared to the early years and therefore, […]
Dr Sim: Stay vigilant as COVID-19 cases surge in Sarawak
KUCHING: The public are reminded to remain vigilant in light of the escalating COVID-19 situation in Sarawak. In a Facebook post yesterday (Dec 15), Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian highlighted a concerning 171 percent increase in COVID-19 cases reported by the Sarawak Health Department during Epidemiological Week 49 (Dec 3 to Dec […]
Dr Annuar urges precaution amidst potential COVID-19 surge
SIBU: The public has been reminded to take necessary precautions in the event of a possible resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the state. Deputy Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee pointed out that recent data has indicated a surge in COVID-19 cases, particularly in Malaya. “I don’t want to label it […]
Mask up as preventive measure
KUCHING: Following a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases in the nation, it can be seen that many have started using face masks to prevent themselves from being infected by the virus. In fact, some have also reinstalled the MySejahtera application to get updates on the development of the virus around them. As such, […]
Saudi tells umrah pilgrims to wear face masks as new Covid cases rise
KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Arabia recommends the re-wearing of face masks to Umrah pilgrims who visit the Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in the surrounding areas. According to an infographic uploaded to the official account of the General Directorate of Public Security of Saudi Arabia on X, formerly known […]
Be careful amid rising COVID-19 cases
KUCHING: Sarawakians are being urged to remain vigilant as COVID-19 cases continue to surge. In a video message posted on his Facebook page today, Deputy Premier Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the need for people to take the COVID-19 booster shots, particularly vulnerable groups such as the elderly and those with comorbidity […]
15.5 mln US children infected with Covid-19
LOS ANGELES: Almost 15.5 million children in the United States are reported to have tested positive for Covid-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to the latest report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Children’s Hospital Association. Over 121,000 of these cases have been added in the past four weeks, and […]
