NEWS LIST

Malaysia records first three coronavirus cases, joining S'pore, France and other nations

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 -- Three Chinese nationals who were declared today as the first coronavirus cases in Malaysia, are also the family members of a 66-year-old man confirmed on Thursday as Singapore's first case, with the infection now spreading as far as France, Australia and the United States.

How novel coronavirus is transmitted still not clear - Dr Noor Hisham

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 -- How  the  novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is transmitted is not clearly known, although the cases detected so far have symptoms of respiratory tract infection, such as fever, coughing and breathing difficulty, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Postpone non-essential travel to China - Dr Dzulkefly

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 25 -- Malaysians are advised to defer all non-essential travel to China in the light of the coronavirus outbreak, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Coronavirus: Three Chinese nationals are Malaysia's first confirmed cases

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 25 -- Three Chinese nationals who arrived in Johor from Singapore on Jan 23 have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, also known as the Wuhan coronavirus, and are Malaysia's first confirmed cases.

Johor Bahru: Eight Chinese tourists show no coronavirus symptoms

KULAI, Jan 24 -- The results of screenings on eight Chinese tourists by the Johor Health Department (JKNJ) in Johor Bahru today showed no signs or symptoms of coronavirus infection.

No coronavirus cases reported in Malaysia so far, proactive measures continue

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 -- No cases of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), also known as the Wuhan virus, have been reported in Malaysia so far, with the authorities continuing with proactive measures to trace and prevent the spread of the virus.

Influenza situation in schools under control - Dr Noor Hisham

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 -- The Health Ministry today dispelled fears over the outbreak of Influenza A or H1N1 virus in schools across the country, saying the situation is under control and measures have been taken to prevent it from spreading.

Coronavirus: Sabah Health Dept monitoring all entry points

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The Sabah Health Department is monitoring all entry points in the state, particularly the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), as part of efforts to prevent the spread of a novel coronavirus, also known as the Wuhan coronavirus, into the country. 

All four suspected coronavirus cases tested negative - MoH

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 -- All four suspected coronavirus cases in the country have tested  negative, according to the Health Ministry.

Patient in Sabah tested negative for coronavirus - MOH

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 -- The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed  that tests conducted on a suspected coronavirus (2019-nCoV) patient who is being treated at an isolation ward in a hospital in Sabah found the person to be negative for the virus.