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Colleges and universities and technical training institutes are also to be closed during this period.All Malaysians are barred from leaving the country, while those returning from overseas are to conduct a period of self-quarantine for 14 days. Tourists and foreign visitors are also barred from entering the country.Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has announced a movement restriction order in the country, effective March 18 until March 31 in a special address tonight.
He says Malaysians do not seem serious about handling the issue, and warns that the virus is “extraordinary” and can lead to many deaths if not careful. Health Minister Dr Adham Baba says the government will appoint 830 contract nurses nationwide on a two-year contract to help in the Covid-19 fight.Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin refuses to say whether the government will impose a lockdown. He said an announcement will be made tonight.
He says 12 Covid-19 patients are being treated in the ICU, an increase of three from yesterday. All three are linked to the Sri Petaling mosque cluster.
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