NEWS LIST

Death toll from new coronavirus in mainland China rises to 636 -- authorities

BEIJING, Feb 7  -- The number of people, who have been infected with a new coronavirus across mainland China, has reached 31,161, with 636 patients having died, the National Health Commission said on Friday.

Singapore plans second evacuation flight from Wuhan

S. Korea: another evacuee confirmed to be infected, total now at 24

SEOUL, Feb 7  -- South Korea on Friday confirmed another case of novel coronavirus infection, bringing the total here to 24, with the latest case involving a South Korean airlifted from the Chinese city of Wuhan last week, reported Yonhap News Agency.

Coronavirus: Travel ban extended to other Chinese provinces under lockdown - DPM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 -- The temporary travel ban on Chinese nationals arriving from Hubei province and the city of Wuhan will be extended to all other provinces placed under lockdown by the Chinese government in the wake of the 2019 novel coronavirus infection. 

Sarawak still free of novel coronavirus

KUCHING, Feb 6 -- At present Sarawak is still free of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), the State Disaster Management Committee said in a statement today.

Johor denies that Pontian Hospital does not have enough face masks

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 6 -- The Johor Health Department (JKNJ) today denied the allegation that Pontian Hospital did not have adequate face masks as had gone viral on the social media today.

Coronavirus: Two new local infections in S'pore confirmed

 Johor health department, face mask, viral, social media, fake news

ASEAN should cooperate to curb coronavirus outbreak - Thai PM

BANGKOK, Feb 6 -- ASEAN member countries should share information and strengthen cooperation to curb the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak in the region, Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan o-cha said today.

Coronavirus: Health Minister advises Thaipusam devotees, visitors to take precautions

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 6 -- Hindu devotees and visitors participating in the Thaipusam celebrations on Saturday are advised to take precautionary measures to prevent possible infection of the 2019 novel coronavirus.

Pharmacies sell face masks at higher prices issued compounds

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 6 -- Two pharmacies in Kulai and Johor Bahru were issued compounds after they were found selling face masks at higher prices than permitted (control price).