PETALING JAYA: A lockdown during the upcoming Hari Raya could be a good preventive measure against the spread of Covid-19, according to Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood.
The Mercy Malaysia founder, who is the special adviser on public health to the Prime Minister, raised concerns following the rise in cases in South Korea and Germany.
"Very worried to see the rise in cases in South Korea and Germany and how iftar gatherings proved deadly."Let's be vigilant. Perhaps a lockdown during Raya is a good preventive measure?She had also tagged Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. On May 10, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had announced an extension to the conditional movement control order to June 9.However, he said visiting close neighbours and families in the same state would be allowed during the festival, provided that there was a maximum of 20 people gathered at any one time.
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