Note: A hyperlink is attached in each headlines for further reading of the original news.
Table of Contents:
1. United Kingdom News
2. Malaysia News
1. United Kingdom News
Date: 25th June 2020
Source: City A.M.
Monthly Visitors: 332,130
Summary:
149 more deaths occurred in the UK, as announced today by the Department for Health and Social Care.
The current total number of COVID-19 deaths in the UK: 43,081.
The total number takes into account people who died in: (1) hospitals, (2) care homes, and (3) the wider community who were tested positive for COVID-19 as of 5PM on 24th June.
The total number does not include all deaths involving COVID-19 in the UK.
167,023 tests were carried out in 24 hours to 9AM on 25th June - 1,118 people were tested positive for COVID-19.
Date: 25th June 2020
Source: Health Europa
Monthly Visitors: 222,570
Summary:
Medical Cannabis Treatment Expert, Michael Barnes and Hannah Deacon, launched Maple Tree - a medical cannabis consultancy.
The consultancy's goal is to promote the availability of medical cannabis to patients who need it.
Maple Tree provides training for two groups of audience: companies and doctors.
Maple Tree will train the company staff on medical cannabis and CBD, whereas doctors will be educated about cannabis as it is not covered in their education, through one-day in-person training sessions.
In the article, Barnes also provides an in-depth answer about the primary benefits of medical cannabis treatment in neurological rehabilitation treatment.
Lastly, Barnes explains about the accessibility of cannabis-based medicines in light of COVID-19, the impact of COVID-19 has on cannabis patients, and how policymakers can alleviate the issue.
Date: 25th June 2020
Source: Yahoo! News (Sky News)
Monthly Visitors: 598,232,220
Summary:
Presidents of the Royal Colleges of Physicians, Surgeons, GPs and Nursing appealed to Ministers for an urgent review, to prepare for the second wave of COVID-19.
154 deaths were confirmed on Wednesday.
Former Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir David King, warned the risk of COVID-19 increasing during the winter period, and the UK should aim to get rid of the virus before then.
Sir David also stated that the UK lacked an effective test and trace system.
From 4th July, the guidelines will allow gatherings of two different households indoors, provided social distancing is maintained.
Date: 24th June 2020
Source: Scottish Government Website
Monthly Visitors: -
Summary:
The Scottish government is taking a phased approach to ease lockdown measures in order to reduce the risk of COVID-19.
Further details of future changes are available in Phase 2 of the route map, announced on 18 June 2020.
Indicative dates for the remainder of Phase 2 & Phase 3 were announced on 24th July 2020.
The article consists of a guideline overview for: (1) workers, (2) employers, (3) transport, (4) advice and compliance, and (5) test and protect.
Date: 24th June 2020
Source: Health Europa
Monthly Visitors: 222,570
Summary:
Sapphire Medical Clinics launched a free medical cannabis education platform.
This initiative taken is a response to The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
Additionally, the initiative was made to improve specific training for healthcare professionals in using cannabis-based medicines.
Sapphire Medical Institute (The Institute) currently has 5 successful online webinars made freely available to its members.
Such topics include: Medical Cannabis for Pain, Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders and its role in Palliative Care.
The Institute has formed partnerships with Cannabis Patient Advocacy & Support Services (CPASS), and PLEA: Patient Led Engagement for Access.
To register or find out more, visit: sapphirecannabiseducation.co.uk/
2. Malaysia News
Date: 25th June 2020
Source: New Straits Times
Monthly Visitors: 1,520,490
Summary:
The Health Ministry urges all Malaysians to embrace the new normal and adhere to SOP guidelines.
When the MCO began on 18th March, Dr Noor Hisham said Malaysia's labs had a daily testing capacity of 6,210 and had 626 ventilators.
Malaysia also had only 4,433 hospital beds and 273 intensive care unit beds for COVID patients.
Malaysia reached its peak on 5th April: 2,596 active cases & fatality rate of 1.67%.
At the end of MCO (Phase 4) on 12th May, daily testing capacity increased to 27,233. The number of hospital, ICU beds, ventilators increased to 8,794, 438, and 1,097 respectively.
Today, Malaysia is capable of performing 36,812 COVID-19 tests (6 times more than before MCO).
Active cases have decreased to 208, fatality rate dropped to 1.4%.
Malaysia is in the recovery phase.
For daily cases, yesterday recorded a total increase of 4 cases - bringing the tally to 8,600.
3 out of 4 cases were imported infections.
One remaining case was detected at Enche' Besar Hajjah Kalsom Hospital, Johor.
No new deaths reported - death toll remains at 121.
Date: 25th June 2020
Source: New Straits Times
Monthly Visitors: 1,520,490
Summary:
Healthcare travellers categorised under phase 1A and have medical evacuation cases can enter the country for treatment purposes.
Phase 1A: are critically-ill patients who require immediate intensive treatment at ICUs or HDUs.
Phase 1B: are health travellers with serious health problems under oncology and cardiology can get treatment in Malaysia.
Healthcare patients need to obtain an appointment letter from the hospital registered with Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC).
Malaysia's Special Cabinet Ministers are allowing foreign nationals to enter the country for medical purposes or healthcare travellers.
The first phase applies to the RMCO period and international travel restrictions are in force.
The first phase is only through air travel. One guardian is allowed to accompany the patient. Patients below 12 are allowed to bring both parents.
The guardian should be in the same room as the patient throughout the treatment period.
Foreign nationals who wish to come to Malaysia are required to undergo a 3-day COVID-19 screening before entering the country's borders and complete pre-entry conditions.
Such foreign nationals must also download the MySejahtera App on their phone.
Transportation to the hospital should be arranged by the hospital and MHTC, upon arriving at the airport.
Date: 24th June 2020
Source: The Malaysian Reserve
Monthly Visitors: 179,700
Summary:
Malaysian secondary schools are reopened on 24th June.
The Ministry of Education has postponed the reopening of public and private preschools and kindergartens which is scheduled for 1st July.
School SOPs require daily temperature checks for teachers, students, and school visitors.
Persons with a temperature above 37.5 degrees celsius are not allowed into the school.
There will also not be any extra-curricular, sports, or outdoor activities until further notice.
The Health Director General reported on 23rd June that there were only 3 new cases and no deaths.