A team of Malaysian scientists is working around the clock to develop a local COVID-19 vaccine. We speak to MVP Executive Director Rashidah Ibrahim to get the latest update on Malaysia's vaccine development.
Author: Su Lin
[EXPERT REACTION] How will COVID-19 end?
As the epicentre of the outbreak, China starts to heal from the pandemic, this provides a glimmer of hope that there too, will be an end to COVID-19 in Malaysia. We asked experts to paint us a picture on how and when will it end.
[EXPERT REACTION] Genome sequencing of COVID-19 in Malaysia
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin recently announced that genome sequencing is being developed in Malaysia to detect mutations in the COVID-19 samples. We asked expert on the significance of this process.
[OPINION] What else will help flatten the curve of COVID-19 infections? Science Communication
Fear, anxiety, misinformation, myths and pseudoscience is spreading faster than the actual COVID-19 pandemic. WHO calls this infodemic. Dr Mahaletchumy Arujanan shares her opinion on how this scenario is delaying efforts in flattening the curve and breaking the infection chain.
[EXPERT REACTION] What is a good strategy to combat COVID-19?
Countries' approach to COVID-19 may vary in which Singapore has won praise for its strategy to guard against and slow the spread of COVID-19. We asked experts to comment on what a good coronavirus strategy looks like.
[EXPERT REACTION] Are people with Type A blood more susceptible to COVID-19?
There has been preliminary studies in China that shows people with blood type A are “more vulnerable” to COVID-19. We asked experts for solid evidence to support this.
[EXPERT REACTION] Possible ‘third wave’ of COVID-19 in Malaysia?
Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has recently warned about the third wave of COVID-19 if Malaysians fail to adhere to social distancing guidelines. We asked experts to comment on this.
[RESEARCH] Can pregnant mothers pass COVID-19 to their babies?
Very little is known about the relationship between pregnancy and COVID-19. However the main concern is can a pregnant woman with COVID-19 can transfer the virus to her baby?
[EXPERT REACTION] Can face masks protect you from COVID-19?
There has been a recent debate, to wear or not to wear a mask. So we asked experts if we should wear face masks to protect ourselves against COVID-19.
[EXPERT REACTION] What makes COVID-19 so dangerous?
As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise worldwide, we asked experts on the risks and dangers of the virus