coronavirus Archives

4 July 2022

Letter

Stepping Up And Transforming The Nation’s Covid-19 Research And Beyond – Dr Amir Hamzah Latiff, Prof Dr Lokman Mohd Nor & Prof Dr Rahim Mohd Noah

We must have better homegrown research data to shape strategies to deal with future pandemics.

27 June 2022

Letter

The Three Covid-19 Pandemics – Dr Amar-Singh HSS

The narrative of "living with Covid" with limited communication on long-term health damage has made many complacent. We need to be familiar with the latest science and evidence and live our lives accordingly.

10 June 2022

Malaysia

Over 683,000 Extra Years Of Life Lost Due To Covid In Malaysia

According to MOH research, the highest fall in life expectancy per capita occured in Selangor with 3,473 extra years lost per 100,000 people, and among men at 2,132 years per 100,000 people.

8 June 2022

Malaysia

Paxlovid Now Available For Free In Private Hospitals

There will be no charge for the Covid-19 antiviral drug, Paxlovid, provided in private hospitals, except for consultation fees and other hospital charges.

1 June 2022

Letter

Do Ex-Covid Patients From Current Wave Experience Long Covid? – Prof Dr Moy Foong Ming

University of Malaya is conducting another survey to determine if individuals previously infected with Covid, with or without symptoms, experience any post-Covid symptoms after recovery.

17 May 2022

Malaysia

Expert Estimates 10% To 20% Long Covid Prevalence In Malaysia

Between 173,000 and 345,000 people in the Klang Valley alone may have long Covid, based on estimates by UM epidemiologist Prof Dr Moy Foong Ming.

12 May 2022

Malaysia

Khairy: 173 Recovered From Covid-19 After Paxlovid Treatment

The Covid-19 pill is prioritised for Covid-19 patients with mild to moderate symptoms who do not need oxygen support, but have underlying disease like diabetes, hypertension, kidney problems, asthma or chronic lung conditions, heart disease, and cancer.

10 May 2022

Malaysia

MOH Estimates Two-Thirds Long Covid Prevalence Among Severe Covid-19 Cases

Khairy Jamaluddin says 65% of people diagnosed with Category 4 or 5 Covid-19 experience post-recovery long Covid, where 61% of them suffer more than two long Covid symptoms.

9 May 2022

Letter

Our Children’s Learning Loss: A Path To Post-Covid School Recovery In Malaysia — Dr Amar-Singh HSS, Dr Ong Puay-Hoon, Gill Raja, Srividhya Ganapathy, Ng Lai-Thin & Yuenwah San

To ensure that no child is left behind, the focus should be broader than inclusion and academic achievement.

6 May 2022

Letter

Long Covid: Rethinking Our Covid-19 Future — Dr Amar-Singh HSS

What is required is a measured, careful approach that keeps our families safe while we continue with the needs of work, school, and leisure.

Tag: coronavirus

Stepping Up And Transforming The Nation’s Covid-19 Research And Beyond – Dr Amir Hamzah Latiff, Prof Dr Lokman Mohd Nor & Prof Dr Rahim Mohd Noah

The Three Covid-19 Pandemics – Dr Amar-Singh HSS

Over 683,000 Extra Years Of Life Lost Due To Covid In Malaysia

Paxlovid Now Available For Free In Private Hospitals

Do Ex-Covid Patients From Current Wave Experience Long Covid? – Prof Dr Moy Foong Ming

Expert Estimates 10% To 20% Long Covid Prevalence In Malaysia

Khairy: 173 Recovered From Covid-19 After Paxlovid Treatment

MOH Estimates Two-Thirds Long Covid Prevalence Among Severe Covid-19 Cases

Our Children’s Learning Loss: A Path To Post-Covid School Recovery In Malaysia — Dr Amar-Singh HSS, Dr Ong Puay-Hoon, Gill Raja, Srividhya Ganapathy, Ng Lai-Thin & Yuenwah San

Long Covid: Rethinking Our Covid-19 Future — Dr Amar-Singh HSS

Kula: Ipoh Residents Worried, HRPB Must Suspend Paramedic Pending Probe

Sunway Healthcare Group Joins Forces With UKM To Expand Medical Related Resources In Malaysia

HRPB Defends Paramedic, Patient Pronounced Dead In 10-Minute Response Time

The Three Covid-19 Pandemics – Dr Amar-Singh HSS

How To Prepare Your Body For Successful Egg Freezing – Dr Alexis Heng Boon Chin