NSTnation “Malaysia has now entered the late containment phase of the outbreak and the meeting will discuss the next course of action that we need to take” Covid19
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will attend the meeting, along with the Health and Defence ministers.
In a statement earlier, Dr Adham said that as of noon on March 15, Malaysia recorded 190 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 428. Dr Adham also reminded those who attended the gathering and their close contacts to come forward and be screened for the virus. He also said that from Jan 5 until March 15, some 6.8 million people entering through all entry points in Johor were screened for the virus.On the deployment of housemen to help ease the burden on doctors at public hospitals, Dr Adham said they comprise medical graduates standing by for practical training.
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