PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry is prepared to revive the contingency plan for schoolchildren should the increase in Covid-19 infection and Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) cases gets out of control. Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin however said the ministry must hold discussions and seek advice from the Health Ministry before making any decision. ALSO READ: … [Read more...] about MOE prepared for contingency plan should Covid-19, ILI cases rise
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15,225 influenza-like cases reported in Negri as of July 9, says exco member
SEREMBAN: A total of 15,225 influenza-like illness (ILI) cases have been reported in Negri Sembilan for the period of Jan 1 to July 9 this year. State Health, Environment, Cooperatives and Consumerism Action Committee chairman S. Veerapan said the Seremban district recorded the highest number of cases at 4,923, Tampin (3,877), Jempol (2,255), Jelebu (2,050), Kuala Pilah … [Read more...] about 15,225 influenza-like cases reported in Negri as of July 9, says exco member
Health Ministry’s medicine stockpile to be released to private hospitals, clinics facing shortages
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has agreed to release the federal medical stockpile to private hospitals and clinics facing shortages, says Khairy Jamaluddin. The decision, which takes effect immediately, comes following a meeting on Thursday (July 14) between stakeholders and the ministry, said the Health Minister. ALSO READ: Pharmaceutical association, private … [Read more...] about Health Ministry’s medicine stockpile to be released to private hospitals, clinics facing shortages
Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Tuesday (July 19, 2022)
Malaysia: * Covid-19 Watch: 3,080 new cases bring total to 4,626,061 * Covid-19: Second booster allowed for those aged 50-59, says KJ * Inflation in Malaysia still manageable thanks to subsidies - economist * Single system for hiring maids in the works, says Saravanan * Comedy club case: Siti Nuramira nabbed by Jawi officers after posting bail * PM: The courts … [Read more...] about Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Tuesday (July 19, 2022)
‘God, give us rain’ – Romanian monastery prays for end to drought
Octav Ganea and Luiza Ilie (Reuters) PREMIUM Draganesti-Vlasca, Romania ● Mon, July 25, 2022 Iulia Coleasa, an 81-year-old who relies on her small plot for food, traveled 15 kilometers in searing heat to a monastery in southern Romania on Sunday to join a service praying for rain. Temperatures have spiked above 40 degrees Celsius in the country this week … [Read more...] about ‘God, give us rain’ – Romanian monastery prays for end to drought