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[RESEARCH] Can pregnant mothers pass COVID-19 to their babies?

Posted by Su Linon 27th March 20203rd April 2020in COVID-19, ResearchLeave a comment

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?

Posted by Su Linon 27th March 20203rd April 2020in COVID-19, Expert ReactionLeave a comment

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?

Posted by Su Linon 26th March 20201st April 2020in COVID-19, Expert ReactionLeave a comment

As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise worldwide, we asked experts on the risks and dangers of the virus

[MEDIA RELEASE] Malaysia joins global race to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Posted by Su Linon 24th March 20205th April 2020in COVID-19, Media ReleaseLeave a comment

A group of Malaysian scientists will collaborate to develop vaccines for COVID-19. They will embark on the testing of existing local vaccines for Infectious Bronchitis virus (IBV), an avian coronavirus, against SARS COV 2.