We’re all well aware of how expensive Covid-19 tests such as PCR can add up to be in comparison with the standard RTK self test kits. But there seems to be even more reasons why you should not depend on PCR tests and instead rely more on RTK tests. Minister of Health, Khairy Jamaluddin recently explained the reasons why in a...
Known for his generosity and kindness, Sheng Siong's CEO Lim Hock Chee has once again made waves when he was spotted on the ground helping out at one of the supermarkets in Tanglin Halt after four staff members contracted Covid-19. A reporter from Shin Min Daily News visited the supermarket chain's outlet at Tanglin Halt early last...
Malaysia is set to reopen its border to international travellers from April 1, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced in a nationwide address today (March 8). Fully-vaccinated travellers will be allowed to fly into the country without needing to serve out a quarantine. However, they will still be required to take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test two...
The following is a summary of some recent studies on Covid-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review. "Deltacron" with genes of Delta and Omicron found Hybrid versions of the coronavirus that combine genes from the Delta and Omicron variants - dubbed "Deltacron"...
One of the biggest questions pertaining to Covid-19 and its endemicity has finally been answered. Source: Berita Harian Just a moment ago, in a press conference, Prime Minister Dato Seri Ismail Sabri had announced that Malaysia will officially move into the endemic phase on 1 April 2022. Not only that but the borders of the country are also expected...
Get well soon, Key! SHINee‘s Key is not letting COVID-19 keep him down! SHINee’s Key | @bumkeyk/Instagram SHINee’s Key recently tested positive for COVID-19 on a self-diagnosis kit, and he immediately had a PCR test done to confirm that he had the virus. | @amazingsat_official/Instagram Understandably, Shawols were saddened to hear that Key had tested positive for COVID-19, and they were worried about him....
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday (March 1) said he has tested positive for Covid-19 and was experiencing flu-like symptoms, including fever. "I am continuing to follow health guidelines and am isolating at home in Sydney," Morrison said in a statement issued late Tuesday night. Morrison said he would continue to discharge his duties as prime minister...
As new coronavirus cases reach fresh highs in Hong Kong, the neighbouring city of Shenzhen is also feeling the pressure to contain its worst outbreak fuelled by a new Omicron sub-variant. To help prevent transmission, Shenzhen has put cross-border drivers under greater scrutiny. From Tuesday (March 1), drivers must show a negative nucleic acid test result from...
South Korea will temporarily lift a requirement for vaccine passes or negative Covid-19 tests at a number of businesses to ease the strain on testing centres, authorities said on Monday (Feb 28), as the country faces a wave of Omicron infections. The move will allow public testing and health facilities to devote more resources to battling...
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 'I can't afford to get infected': Family of 6 on living with Covid-19 in a 2-room flat As the unit's sole bedroom became his daughters' isolation room, the family tried to make do with the rest of the space they had 2. K-drama Squid Game wins big...
