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Dr Noor Hisham Expresses Gratitude For Frontliners After Being Conferred Another Award

"It has been eight long months for many of you on the front lines. Many would feel fatigued or frustrated with every new cluster that emerges. After all, we are human beings," he said.However, he reminded the frontliners that they are the "protectors of the rakyat's health and our nation's safety" and are the last line of defence in the battle against COVID-19."We must keep our spirits... Click here to […]

today26 August 2020

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Health Minister Claims Warm Water Can Kill Coronavirus Because It “Doesn’t Like Heat”

It's a myth that originated from viral social media posts and has been debunked by multiple experts."We always caution anyone healthy and people who are sick to keep up fluid intake and keep mucus membranes moist," Dr William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University told the Associated Press back in February."It makes you feel better, there is no clear indication... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today22 August 2020

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Here’s How To Group Check-In On MySejahtera

The next time you have to scan a QR code to check-in at any location, you only need to scan once for yourself and the rest of your family.There is no limit on the number of names that can be entered as dependents, and you can always select the people that are present with... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today19 August 2020

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School In Kedah Ordered To Close After A Teacher And 3 Students Test Positive For COVID-19

On 4 August, Education Minister Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin told the Dewan Rakyat this after he was asked whether MOE plans to close schools in red zones, such as Kuching, Sarawak.With this in mind, the Kedah state Disaster Management Committee closed five schools in the area for almost a month, starting from 2 August.Bernama reported the Minister as saying, "Each case is different, as in... Click here to read […]

today19 August 2020

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Tawar Cluster Now Has More Active COVID-19 Cases Than The Sivaganga Cluster In Kedah

The cluster emerged after the index case, a 53-year-old businessman from Kedah, attended the funeral ceremony of a deceased family member.He only tested positive for the coronavirus on 12 August after seeking medical attention for a fever and chest pains.The MOH has since tracked his movements and carried out active case detection of several of his family members who had attended the... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today18 August 2020

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Doctor With COVID-19 Takes Off Oxygen Support To Save Patient 2 Beds Away From Him

The doctor was admitted to the ICU for oxygen support in the form of a high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) after he developed breathing difficulties and low oxygen levels.On the night of 9 August, Dinesh was rushed to the same ward, critically-ill.The hospital's chief executive officer (CEO) Dr Parshottam Koradia said they needed an anaesthetist to intubate the collapsed patient as he could... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today17 August 2020

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People Urged To Be Vigilant After Highly Contagious COVID-19 Mutation Detected In Malaysia

In a Facebook post just past midnight this morning, the country's top health official said that as previously suspected, the Institute of Medical Research (IMR) has detected the D614G-type mutation in the samples taken from three cases linked to the Sivaganga cluster, and one from the Ulu Tiram cluster.The D614G mutation was first detected in July, and studies have shown it is more... Click here to read the full article. […]

today16 August 2020

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6 Things About Getting Busy Between The Sheets You May Not Know

PSA: Anyone who engages in unprotected intercourse, be it oral, vaginal, or anal CAN contract a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It’s always best to go for a yearly check up as sometimes, you might not even know that you’ve contracted an STI, even if you’re in a monogamous relationship. Some STI symptoms don’t show up for weeks or months, or they don’t show up at all -... Click here to […]

today14 August 2020

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Frozen Chicken Wings From Brazil Test Positive For COVID-19 In China

The health authority assured that there is no need for panic as there were also no previous cases of COVID-19 being transmitted solely through food."People are already scared enough and fearful enough in the COVID-19 pandemic," said WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan at a press conference, as quoted by US News."People should not fear food or food packaging or the processing or... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today14 August 2020