Covid-19

This to curb potential Covid-19 case surge after variants from Chinese travellers detected in M’sia

They must also test negative for virus within 48 hours before departure, says state minister

Covid-19 cases in state still under control, assures menteri besar

Trade association says govt-erected travel barriers failed to stem viral spread in the past

Doctors’ group wants all precautions taken to prevent local surge in cases

No discrimination, says PM, insisting on blanket set of rules

US says moves science-based, response to Beijing’s lack of adequate, transparent data

Health minister also says satisfied with current virus prevention measures 

Move comes as response to reopened borders with aim to curb outbreaks

Spike comes after years of restrictions abruptly loosened last month with no preparation

Chief minister says state to comply with instructions in curbing Covid-19

301 samples received from 15 sentinel locations for each state nationwide, says Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah

This will involve self-reporting, notifications for home assessment, says health DG