Covid 19

GEORGE TOWN: The Housing and Local Government Ministry has embarked on a three-pronged strategy to increase the number of vaccinations in the country, says Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin ( pic ). The Housing and Local Government Minister said the government has embarked on calls, mobilisation and outreach units to ensure a higher percentage of vaccinations. "A pilot project under the Voluntary Community Coordination project in Ampang recently was encouraging and we are planning to bring the programne nationwide in phases," said Zuraida after visiting the Balik Pulau Covid-19 Vaccination Centre, the second area identified for the programne here on Saturday (June 19). "Calls will be made by the call centre unit to all who do not turn-up for the vaccination appointments as Malaysians feel the government cares if a call is made," she said. Zuraida said the mobilisation unit will arrange for transport, especially in rural areas where people can be picked up and dropped off to ensure ... » Learn More about Housing and Local Govt Ministry embarks on three-pronged strategy to boost Covid-19 vaccination

PETALING JAYA: A vaccine dispensing centre will soon be set up in Yong Peng to serve the constituents at Ayer Hitam, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The Ayer Hitam MP said that the Special Committee on Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee (JKJAV) has approved setting up a vaccination centre at Dewan Persatuan Memperbaiki Akhlak Che Ann Khor (PMACAK) in Yong Peng. "I was informed about this by the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry secretary-general Datin Paduka Dr Siti Hamisah Tapsir. "Before this, I had put forward the request to the JKJAV joint chairman Khairy Jamaluddin to set up a vaccination centre in the Ayer Hitam parliamentary constituency. "The place that was suggested was the Dewan PMACAK in Yong Peng, which is strategically located as it is only one to three kilometres from the Yong Peng North and South toll plaza," he said in a Facebook post on Tuesday (June 22). He expressed his appreciation to Khairy for the decision which will be beneficial to ... » Learn More about Covid-19 vaccination centre to be set up in Yong Peng

GLASGOW: Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday (Jun 21), dealing a huge blow to Scotland's hopes of making it beyond the group stages of a major tournament for the first time at Euro 2020. Gilmour picked up the man-of-the-match award in Friday's 0-0 draw against England at Wembley in his first international start. But he will miss Tuesday's clash against Croatia at Hampden Park with Scotland needing to win to have any chance of progressing to the last 16. "The Scottish FA can confirm that a member of the Scotland national team playing squad, Billy Gilmour, has tested positive for COVID-19," the Scottish Football Association said in a statement. "Having liaised with Public Health England since the positive test was recorded, Billy will now self-isolate for 10 days and therefore miss tomorrow's UEFA Euro 2020 Group D match against Croatia at Hampden." No other members of the squad have been required to self-isolate as a result of coming into ... » Learn More about Football: Scotland’s Gilmour tests positive for COVID-19, misses Croatia clash

GENEVA: The World Health Organization said on Monday (Jun 21) it would discuss managing COVID-19 risks with Japanese authorities and the International Olympic Committee, after organisers announced some spectators would be permitted to attend the Tokyo Games. Mike Ryan, head of WHO's emergencies programme, noted that infection rates in Japan have been falling, and said they compared favourably to other countries that were hosting large scale events. Up to 10,000 domestic spectators will be allowed in Tokyo 2020 venues, Olympics organisers said on Monday, a decision that cut against the recommendation of some medical experts who said holding the event without fans was the least risky option. "What we are glad of is that the rates of disease have fallen persistently and consistently in Japan over the last number of weeks," Ryan told a Geneva news conference. "We're aware of that decision today and we are following up with the IOC and with Japanese authorities. We'll be having ... » Learn More about WHO to discuss Olympics COVID-19 risks with Japan, IOC

PETALING JAYA: About one million Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered by the private healthcare sector, says the Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia. Its president Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh ( pic ) said that this information came from ProtectHealth, adding that about 100 private hospitals and 700 general practitioners are involved in the vaccination programme. ProtectHealth is the Health Ministry-appointed implementer of private medical practitioner participation in the national immunisation programme. "Most private hospitals have their own vaccination centres operated by their own nurses, doctors and administrative staff. "Private hospitals have also deployed hundreds of staff members to various mega vaccination centres in Setia Alam, KLCC Convention Centre and Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec). "We are looking forward to assisting the government similarly in other states to enhance the vaccination process," he said in a statement on ... » Learn More about Covid-19: About one million shots administered by private sector so far

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): There were 18 new coronavirus cases confirmed at noon on Tuesday (June 22), taking Singapore's total to 62,448. Of these, 15 were community cases - five of which are currently unlinked. There were no cases from migrant workers' dormitories, and three imported cases who had been placed on stay-home notice on arrival in Singapore, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). On Monday night, MOH said a 44-year-old man died of complications from Covid-19 infection on Sunday. This brings Singapore's death toll from the coronavirus to 35. The man was admitted to Alexandra Hospital on May 25 and was confirmed to have the Covid-19 infection the next day. He had not been vaccinated against Covid-19, and had a history of diabetes, said MOH. Alexandra Hospital has contacted his family and is extending assistance to them, added the ministry. MOH said that special testing operations will be conducted for all staff at the FairPrice supermarket at 166 Bukit ... » Learn More about 18 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, including 15 in community

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): The second phase of Brunei Darussalam’s Covid-19 vaccination programme for teachers, childcare staff and adults at high risk or suffering from chronic diseases commenced on Monday (June 21), at nationwide inoculation centres. The second phase of the programme will run parallel with the first phase for frontliners, students going abroad and senior citizens aged 60 and above. Yesterday, scores of people lining up to receive their first shots were inoculated with the Moderna vaccine, which arrived in the country from Spain on Sunday. One of them was 79-year-old Kon Kui Lan, who told the Bulletin, “It was so quick and painless, I didn’t realise that it was already over.” Another recipient, Selina Lim, said, “If we are entitled to the jab, then just take it. We have to do our part in protecting others.” Han, 62, who decided to go to the Indoor Stadium of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex at the last minute, said, “I didn’t feel ... » Learn More about Brunei begins second phase of Covid-19 vaccination drive

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed 18 new cases of Covid-19 infection in Singapore as of 12pm on Tuesday (June 22). This brings the total number of cases to 62,448. There are 15 cases in the community today, of whom 10 are linked to previous cases and five are currently unlinked. Five currently unlinked cases Case 64374 Case 64374 is a 26-year-old female Singapore Permanent Resident who works as an analyst at Deutsche Bank, and is a household contact of Case 64373. She developed a fever and sore throat on June 15, and subsequently a runny nose and cough on June 17. She sought medical treatment at a General Practitioner (GP) clinic on June 17 but declined to be tested for Covid-19. She was given five days’ medical leave and advised to self-isolate. After Case 64373 tested positive for Covid-19 infection on June 21, the bank analyst visited a GP clinic on the same day, where she underwent both an antigen rapid test (ART) and polymerase chain reaction ... » Learn More about 2 new clusters including Redhill Close, driver & Deutsche Bank analyst among 5 new unlinked Covid-19 cases

The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed 18 new cases of Covid-19 infection in Singapore on June 22, 2021. The total number of Covid-19 cases reported in Singapore is now 62,448. 16 new locations added to list of places visited by infectious Covid-19 cases MOH regularly updates a list of public places visited by confirmed Covid-19 cases for more than 30 minutes while they were infectious. 16 new locations were added to the list on June 22: Those who had been identified as close contacts of confirmed cases would already have been notified by MOH. As a precautionary measure, visitors to these locations during the specified timings should monitor their health closely for 14 days from their date of visit. They should see a doctor promptly if they develop symptoms of acute respiratory infection (such as cough, sore throat and runny nose), as well as fever and loss of taste or smell, and inform the doctor of their exposure history. Individuals may also access ... » Learn More about Redhill Market & Tiong Bahru Plaza among 16 new locations visited by infectious Covid-19 cases

Pattaya, Thailand- Nongprue police raided a pool villa in Pattaya today, catching sixteen alleged gamblers playing card games for reportedly hundreds of thousands of baht in bets. The raid took place at 5:00 P.M. today, June 22nd, at a rented luxury pool villa located on Moo 7 in the Nongprue sub-district in Banglamung. The raid was led by the Nongprue police including the superintendent of investigation and a team of detectives led by Lt. Col Ekarin Sikhakul. The raid followed a tip given by neighbors in the area who reported to police they were constantly seeing people coming and going from the villa in question and that the neighbors were as a result concerned about the potential spread of Covid-19 in their local area. Upon arriving, Nongprue police found a five-room luxury villa with a swimming pool, pool tables, and other amenities. They discovered 13 women and three men gathered around decks of cards and other gambling equipment in a hall in the central part of the ... » Learn More about Nongprue police raid pool villa in Pattaya, catch sixteen alleged gamblers violating Covid-19 rules