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The risk was 2-3 times higher for those infected to get strokes, arrhythmias, ischemic heart disease, pericarditis, heart failure and clots (thromboembolic disease) one year after a Covid-19 infection. (Source: Synphaet)

Seers technology chief executive officer Datuk Ken Foo with Bactakleen founder, Sia Ban Ian

The UK and Europe saw that when restrictions, including the mask mandate were lifted, hospitalisations rose, especially among children.

From the available evidence, Long Covid had been around regardless of the types of virus variants Covid-19 patients suffered with.

Malaysia has so far not recorded any cases of the new Omicron XE variant, a new mutation, which is more contagious than any of the other Covid-19 variants, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. - Bernama Photo

A team of researchers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), led by Dr Sharon Saydah, found children below the age of 18, recovered from Covid are likely to develop diabetes than those with no history of the viral infection.

Health Minister and Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin at the Dewan Rakyat today. - BERNAMA

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin assured vaccination for kids is entirely voluntary and no restrictions would be imposed for those unvaccinated. - Bernama Photo.