Malaysia tightens border screenings to prevent hantavirus entry
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Malaysia tightens border screenings to prevent hantavirus entry

May 10, 2026
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Malaysia has ramped up health screenings at all international entry points, particularly in the maritime sector, to prevent hantavirus from entering the country, according to Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. Dzulkefly assured the public that as of Sunday, there have been zero hantavirus cases reported in Malaysia or involving Malaysians, noting that the six lab-confirmed cases recently highlighted were all reported abroad.

Malaysia tightens border screenings to prevent hantavirus entry

However, he stressed that the country must remain vigilant against the...

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