GEORGE TOWN: Containing the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in the country is no longer possible because it is impossible to trace all contact p...
Containing the novel coronavirus outbreak in the country is no longer possible because it is impossible to trace all contact persons to the 428 persons infected, said former deputy health minister Dr Lee Boon ChyeHe recommended generating high public awareness and upgrading the skills of the local healthcare personnel in dealing with the pandemic, as the second wave of infections begin to spread throughout the country.
In his social media posting, Lee said the number of infections is enormous for a country like Malaysia. He expects the infection rate to climb,. He urged the ministry to only allow hospitals to treat the severe cases of Covid-19, while mild cases and PUI should be placed in isolation at special hotels or hostels.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Watch: Italians take to singing at windows amid Covid-19 lockdownROME: Italians are beating the social isolation imposed by the country’s Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown by taking to their windows and singing in unison, with videos of the phenomenon racking up thousands of views online.
Read more »
US summons Chinese envoy over 'ridiculous' Covid-19 conspiracy theoryNSTworld: Zhao, in tweets both in Mandarin and English that gained wide traction on Chinese social media, suggested that “patient zero” in the global pandemic may have come from the United States – not the Chinese metropolis of Wuhan.
Read more »
Spain declares state of emergency as Covid-19 death toll hits 120MADRID: Major Spanish regions shut shops, bars and restaurants, car plants ground to a halt and Easter parades were cancelled as Spain prepared to enter a 15-day state of emergency on Friday, in a sharp escalation of its fight against the Covid-19 coronavirus.
Read more »
Switzerland reels as Covid-19 cases surpass 1,100GENEVA: Switzerland will close its schools in a bid to halt the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus, the government said on Friday, adding that it will provide billions in aid to hard-hit businesses.
Read more »
Denmark shuts borders to foreigners as Covid-19 cases hit 801COPENHAGEN: Denmark announced on Friday it will shut its borders to most foreign visitors for a month from Saturday, in a move unprecedented in peacetime as part of efforts to halt the spread of Covid-19 coronavirus.
Read more »