[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR, February 13: The registration process for COVID-19 vaccination is part of making an appointment, said Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Khairy Jamaluddin. In response to a tweet today about the reason for the registration process presented by Twitter user Dr. Ungku Shahrin @ungshah, Khairy said that …
Read More »The pandemic never ends without equal access to vaccines, experts say
[ad_1] PARIS: The development of new Covid-19 vaccines will not succeed in ending the pandemic unless all countries receive doses quickly and fairly, disease experts warned Saturday. As several nations consider implementing vaccine passports when international travel resumes, the authors of an open letter published in the Lancet medical journal …
Read More »Muhyiddin will be the first recipient of the Pfizer vaccine, says Khairy
[ad_1] Khairy Jamaluddin says the government is focused on planning an efficient and effective vaccination and immunization program. (Photo by Bernama) KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will be the first person to receive the Covid-19 vaccine when the national vaccination program is rolled out in the country later this …
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[ad_1] Katherine Johnson (left) was played by actress Taraji P Henson in the 2016 film ‘Hidden Figures’ (Image from Pinterest) “Certain people, men of course, put me off, saying that science was not a good career for women. That pushed me even more to persevere. “ Those were the powerful …
Read More »History Records Great Success of Malaysia’s Immunization Schemes
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: Are you still skeptical about the efficacy of the Covid-19 vaccine and its ability to help save millions of lives each year? Do you know that the country has successfully implemented various immunization programs, for example against polio and chickenpox, over the past seven decades? According to …
Read More »Covid can strike twice
[ad_1] PETALING JAYAWhile the world is still dealing with Covid-19, a health expert has warned that new variants of the virus could result in reinfections, although such cases are still rare. This comes after Singapore detected its first case of reinfection involving a migrant worker who tested positive for Covid …
Read More »Drive with your windows open to reduce the risk of virus spread
[ad_1] A study shows that driving with your windows open can reduce the risk of Covid-19 contamination. (Rawpixel image) PARIS: It may seem obvious, but research from the US confirms that opening your car windows can significantly reduce the risk of Covid-19 contamination. According to the Brown University study, published …
Read More »The COVID-19 assessment center is expected to begin operating next week
[ad_1] PUTRAJAYA, January 21: The COVID-19 assessment center is expected to begin operating next week to coordinate and integrate public and private hospitals in the management of pandemic cases in the country. Health Director General Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah said that next Saturday they will hold the third …
Read More »The Ministry of Health expects to double the testing capacity of Covid-19 to 150,000 daily
[ad_1] PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry wants to double its testing capacity for Covid-19 to 150,000 per day by establishing more laboratories and improving collaboration with the private sector. Tan Sri Chief Health Officer Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah said that the country can currently produce a maximum of 70,000 tests a …
Read More »Khairy: Government will not go ahead with vaccine procurement if it is not satisfied with safety and efficacy
[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: Khairy Jamaluddin has said that the government would not proceed with the procurement of the Covid-19 vaccine from Sinovac if it was not satisfied with its safety and efficacy. The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation said that any acquisition of vaccines is subject to the approval …
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