Covid-19

However, those under quarantine, in areas under EMCO instructed to remain where they are until end of lockdown period

Megacity records 27,000 fresh coronavirus infections, 375 deaths today

Deputy minister says those who don’t partake in inoculation drive a health risk to others

Private hospital wards for coronavirus patients also at capacity; Health Ministry authority to implement 5 measures to overcome lack of beds

Meanwhile, state government making every effort to ensure its 49,000 teachers receive vaccine by end-May

Country now has 19.1 million cases in total, with 211,853 deaths

Almost half of state’s 445 new infections today detected in native residential buildings

Nation has seen a series of blazes as healthcare system struggles to cope with soaring infections

Minister says that as of early 2021, aid applications already up by 14,000 from last year

Warning comes after travellers on indirect flights uncover loophole in earlier policy

Selangor’s 759 infections put it in lead, followed by Sarawak (445) and Kelantan (442)

It is state-owned company’s best showing in a decade

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says it’s to ensure SOPs, other efforts to stem infections are effective