Saturday, July 26, 2025
  • Hype
  • Murai
  • Lipstiq
  • Miss Murai
  • Varnam
  • Moviedash
  • Autofreaks
Lowyat.NET
  • News
    • Lifestyle
    • Computing
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • Rumours & Leaks
    • Software
  • Forums
    • Kopitiam
    • Tradezone
    • Property Talk
    • Finance & Business
    • Fast and Furious
  • Gaming
    • PC Gaming
    • Console
    • Esports
  • Mobile
    • Apps
    • OS
    • Tablets
    • Phones
    • Telco
      • Celcom
      • DiGi
      • Maxis
      • Tune Talk
      • U Mobile
      • Buzzme
  • Pricelists
    • Compu-zoneUpdated
    • ViewnetUpdated
    • Sri ComputersUpdated
    • StartecUpdated
  • More
    • Automotive Tech
    • Drone
    • Enterprise
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion
    • E-Hailing
    • Wearables
No Result
View All Result
Lowyat.NET
  • News
    • Lifestyle
    • Computing
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • Rumours & Leaks
    • Software
  • Forums
    • Kopitiam
    • Tradezone
    • Property Talk
    • Finance & Business
    • Fast and Furious
  • Gaming
    • PC Gaming
    • Console
    • Esports
  • Mobile
    • Apps
    • OS
    • Tablets
    • Phones
    • Telco
      • Celcom
      • DiGi
      • Maxis
      • Tune Talk
      • U Mobile
      • Buzzme
  • Pricelists
    • Compu-zoneUpdated
    • ViewnetUpdated
    • Sri ComputersUpdated
    • StartecUpdated
  • More
    • Automotive Tech
    • Drone
    • Enterprise
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion
    • E-Hailing
    • Wearables
No Result
View All Result
Lowyat.NET
No Result
View All Result
Home Coronavirus

AstraZeneca’s Evusheld COVID-19 Prevention Drug Given Conditional Approval

It is a prevention measure for the immunocompromised.

by Ikmal Rozlan
May 13, 2022
astrazeneca evusheld covid-19

[Photo: Peter Bostrom/AstraZeneca]

170
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced the Drug Control Authority’s conditional approval of the Evusheld combination by AstraZeneca. Unlike the antiviral pills from Merck and Pfizer, which are meant to treat COVID-19 infections, AstraZeneca’s drug helps prevent the virus from infecting vulnerable individuals.

Evusheld consists of 100 mg/ml of tixagevimab and cilgavimab, which are administered through two separate intramuscular injections. It is meant as a prevention measure for those aged 12 and above who are especially vulnerable to the virus despite being vaccinated such as those who are immunocompromised, as well as those who cannot take the COVID-19 vaccine.

astrazeneca evusheld covid-19
[Photo: AstraZeneca]

According to clinical trials, the monoclonal antibody combination was successful at reducing the risk of symptomatic COVID-19 by 77%, with no deaths or severe cases. The study showed that it provided protection for at least six months and is even able to neutralise the Omicron variant of the virus.

Evusheld is also the second COVID-19 prevention injection to be used in Malaysia, with the first being Ronapreve, although the latter is only available in Sarawak hospitals for now. The Health Ministry had already outlined its intentions to buy the AstraZeneca combination last December, along with Merck’s molnupiravir and Pfizer’s Paxlovid pills.

pfizer paxlovid covid-19 treatment pills
Pfizer’s Paxlovid antiviral pills. [Photo: Pfizer]

Both antiviral pills have already been approved and are in use to treat patients with symptomatic COVID-19. According to MoH, Malaysia has received 48,000 boxes of Paxlovid, which has been supplied to 512 COVID-19 assessment centres (CACs) and 78 government hospitals. So far, 173 COVID-19 patients have fully recovered from the virus after being given the pills.

Of course, MoH stressed that these treatments are not an alternative to getting vaccinated and following the SOPs. According to COVIDNOW, more than 82% of the total population have been fully vaccinated, however, children between five to 11 are at a higher risk as less than half have taken their first dose.

(Source: Desk of the Director-General of Health Malaysia)

Filed Under astrazenecaCOVID-19evusheld
Updated 10:54 am, Tue, 17 May 22
http://lowy.at/MHyCs
Share68Tweet43SendShare

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Telegram for more updates and breaking news. 

No Result
View All Result

TRENDING THIS WEEK

  1. 1
    Apps

    Public Bank’s PB engage MY App No Longer Accessible From 15 August 2025

  2. 2
    Mobile Phones

    HONOR Introduces “Worry-Free” Service For Magic V5

  3. 3
    News

    Four Remanded In RM180 Million Data Centre Bribery Probe

  4. 4
    Automotive

    Proton Launches New Facelifted X50; Staring Price RM89,900

  5. 5
    Automotive

    Tesla Model 3 Highland Updated In Malaysia With More Range And New Features

NETWORK

  • Hype
  • Murai
  • Lipstiq
  • Miss Murai
  • Varnam
  • Moviedash
  • Autofreaks

ABOUT

  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Privacy Statement
  • Contact Us
  • Editorial Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

©2025 VIJANDREN RAMADASS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Lifestyle
    • Computing
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • Rumours & Leaks
    • Software
  • Forums
    • Kopitiam
    • Tradezone
    • Property Talk
    • Finance & Business
    • Fast and Furious
  • Gaming
    • PC Gaming
    • Console
    • Esports
  • Mobile
    • Apps
    • OS
    • Tablets
    • Phones
    • Telco
      • Celcom
      • DiGi
      • Maxis
      • Tune Talk
      • U Mobile
      • Buzzme
  • Pricelists
    • Compu-zone
    • Viewnet
    • Sri Computers
    • Startec
  • More
    • Automotive Tech
    • Drone
    • Enterprise
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion
    • E-Hailing
    • Wearables

©2025 VIJANDREN RAMADASS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Lifestyle
    • Computing
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • Rumours & Leaks
    • Software
  • Forums
    • Kopitiam
    • Tradezone
    • Property Talk
    • Finance & Business
    • Fast and Furious
  • Gaming
    • PC Gaming
    • Console
    • Esports
  • Mobile
    • Apps
    • OS
    • Tablets
    • Phones
    • Telco
      • Celcom
      • DiGi
      • Maxis
      • Tune Talk
      • U Mobile
      • Buzzme
  • Pricelists
    • Compu-zone
    • Viewnet
    • Sri Computers
    • Startec
  • More
    • Automotive Tech
    • Drone
    • Enterprise
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion
    • E-Hailing
    • Wearables

©2025 VIJANDREN RAMADASS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.