News & Reviews:   covid

MyEG recently released a statement which was spotted on the Friends of MyEG Facebook page, stating that the COVID-19 rapid test kits that they’re offering on their official website are not fake and it's currently pending on approval from the Ministry of Health. Not only that, but they have also stated that the aforementioned kits are currently in use in regions such as China, as well as Europe.

Earlier today, Malaysia Airlines recently posted an update on their Facebook page stating that due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, any customers who booked flights between 10 and 31 March 2020 will be eligible to re-book their flights to another date for free. However, it is best to note that you’re only eligible to re-book only once for free and any subsequent booking will be subjected to the usual rescheduling fee.

Based on a statement by thehackernews.com, it seems that cybercriminals are utilizing a ‘coronavirus map’ to steal sensitive information such as passwords from any unsuspecting victims. The method in which they acquire such information is by tricking the users to download a software which is embedded with a malware called AZORult, which collects information from web browsers such as cookies, user ID, passwords and more.

Recently, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) released an official statement which states that one of the staff has contracted the COVID-19. Fortunately, MCMC recommended the staff to quarantine herself for 14 days starting from 4 March 2020, which reduced the potential of the virus spreading.

It seems that Apple has recently added a new section on their website which provides Apple users with information on how to properly clean, as well as disinfect their Apple electronic devices. Apple states that they recommend using either 70% isopropyl alcohol or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes to wipe hard surface such as the screen, the glass back, as well as along the sides.

It seems that China could be planning to utilize robot arms to perform various medical tasks on COVID-19 patients that could put doctors at risk if done in person. The aforementioned robot arms have cameras built-in and it can be controlled by an operator even if they are not located in the same city as the patient.

Based on a statement by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), there is a chance the Tokyo 2020 Olympics could be cancelled or postponed due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak. With that said, more than 15400 athletes from various nations could be affected if such an event were to be cancelled.