The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries to ‘test, test, test’ for COVID-19. We speak to Associate Prof. Dr. Chan Yoke Fun, a virologist from the Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya to explain how COVID-19 diagnostic test kits work.
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[FACT SHEETS] Understanding the stability of COVID-19
ASM has established a Special Interest Group (SIG) on COVID-19 comprising of Fellows of the Academy to review key research findings around the world and issue fact sheets to help the public understand the implications and limitations of the research studies.
[RESEARCH] Malayan Pangolins a possible host for coronavirus?
A research done by scientists in China and Australia found coronavirus in endangered mammal, the Malayan pangolin which is highly similar to the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2.
[Q&A] Behind Malaysian scientists’ work on COVID-19 vaccine
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.
[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.
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