coronavirus tests Archives

25 June 2021

Letter

Increase Covid-19 Testing Alongside Vaccination Campaign — Margarita Peredaryenko & Ameen Kamal

The recent reports of increasingly sporadic cases making up more than half of new cases further supports a need to increase testing frequency.

7 January 2021

Letter

Open Letter To PM: 10 Critical Actions To Manage Covid-19 — Health Experts

Back-to-basics public health management must be considered to mitigate the devastating consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, protect the lives and livelihoods of the people and to reset economic recovery.

27 September 2020

Malaysia

Sabah Returnee Takes Three Hours For Covid-19 Test At KLIA

A woman standing in line says there is no physical distancing, as people are forced to be near some who are coughing.

18 September 2020

Malaysia

MOH Raises Covid-19 Testing Capacity To 38,000 Tests Daily

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has adequate protective gear for all infection and control activities that can last for at least two months.

14 September 2020

Malaysia

Malaysia Runs 41 Covid-19 Tests Per 1,000 People

It is lower than the US, UK, and Italy, but higher than Indonesia, Bangladesh, and India.

21 August 2020

Malaysia

MOH To Hold Aug 24 Meeting On Coronavirus Testing Guidelines For GPs

Doctors’ groups urge MOH to prepare a practical SOP and guideline on conducting antigen rapid tests in GP clinics.

17 August 2020

Malaysia

Vague Rules Curb Covid-19 Testing In GP Clinics

Doctors’ groups want a practical guideline from MOH on how to conduct antigen rapid tests in private general practitioner clinics, instead of using Klinik Kesihatan settings.

14 August 2020

Malaysia

Don’t Waste Money, Resources On More Covid-19 Testing: Deputy Minister

Malaysia runs about 5,000 to 6,000 coronavirus tests a day; maximum capacity is 38,600 tests, says Deputy Health Minister Aaron Ago Dagang.

10 August 2020

Malaysia

MOH Not Expanding Coronavirus Testing Because Positivity Rate Below 1%

Pre-surgery screening, which represents community infection, only yields a 0.05% positivity rate, says the Health DG.

5 August 2020

Malaysia

MOH Allows Private Clinics, Hospitals To Test Low-Risk People For Covid-19

The antigen rapid tests must be conducted in specific rooms or booths with good ventilation flow.

Tag: coronavirus tests

Increase Covid-19 Testing Alongside Vaccination Campaign — Margarita Peredaryenko & Ameen Kamal

Open Letter To PM: 10 Critical Actions To Manage Covid-19 — Health Experts

Sabah Returnee Takes Three Hours For Covid-19 Test At KLIA

MOH Raises Covid-19 Testing Capacity To 38,000 Tests Daily

Malaysia Runs 41 Covid-19 Tests Per 1,000 People

MOH To Hold Aug 24 Meeting On Coronavirus Testing Guidelines For GPs

Vague Rules Curb Covid-19 Testing In GP Clinics

Don’t Waste Money, Resources On More Covid-19 Testing: Deputy Minister

MOH Not Expanding Coronavirus Testing Because Positivity Rate Below 1%

MOH Allows Private Clinics, Hospitals To Test Low-Risk People For Covid-19

Help, I’m Forced To Work Every Day — Sibu Hospital Medical Officer

PM Touts Act 586 Amendment To Regulate Private Hospital Charges

Cataract Surgery Bill 100% Higher For Insured Patient Than Self-Pay Patient: MPs

I’m Sorry We Couldn’t Save Your Loved Ones — Seri Manjung Hospital Medical Officer

MMA Launching ‘Black Monday’ Protest To ‘Save’ GPs