The former prime minister also advises the people not to go back to their kampungs to minimise the spread of Covid-19. FMTNews Covid19 Mahathir
Dr Mahathir Mohamad says he is holed up in his house for two weeks and will not meet people.
PETALING JAYA: Dr Mahathir Mohamad tonight said he is spending 14 days in quarantine at home, playing his part to help check the spread of the Covid-19 infection. In an interview with TV3, the former prime minister said it was vital for people to be disciplined and quarantine themselves for two weeks to mitigate the spread of the virus.“I am holed up in my house, I cannot go out, meet people or greet them. But thank God, it isn’t too difficult for me,” he said.
Mahathir, a medical doctor, said people should stay put in their homes instead of returning to their kampungs during the movement control order period ending on March 31.“So don’t go back to your kampung, stay where you. Don’t go out, isolate yourself from others,” he said.Last night, Mahathir’s successor, Muhyiddin Yassin, also appealed toSubscribe to our newsletter and get news delivered to your mailbox.
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