Friday, 22 Jan 2021 05:12 AM MYT
BY R. LOHESWAR
A general view of the Sungai Buloh Hospital January 29, 2020. Health experts had predicted that hospitals would be overrun if cases hit the 5,000 to 8,000 per day mark. Picture by Hari Anggara
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 Patients who need health treatment for serious illnesses must not delay this notwithstanding the advice to avoid hospitals due to possible Covid-19 risks, several doctors said.
They stressed that the recommendation was against unnecessary trips to hospitals and should not be interpreted as a suggestion to put off treatment.
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad shared a personal experience of how someone in his family recently tested positive for Covid-19, but was ordered to self-quarantine at home after displaying mild symptoms
Not spared: (From left) Hamzah, Mustapa, Halimah and Rina are among the ministers who have tested positive for Covid-19.
PUTRAJAYA: The job of Cabinet ministers and politicians requires them to meet people at many places. As elected representatives, they need to constantly provide service to their constituents as well.
Thus, it is not surprising that ministers and elected representatives are highly susceptible to Covid-19 infection.
An aide to a minister, who is currently undergoing quarantine for Covid-19, said the minister was aware of potential exposure to the coronavirus.
“The minister is always careful when he is around people and takes necessary precaution. He will wear a face mask when out in public, ensure physical distancing, avoid crowds and frequently use hand sanitiser.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 Malaysia reported another 3,170 Covid-19 infections today, remaining in the upper range of its new daily cases but notably lower than yesterday’s 4,008. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham disclosed, however, that the country has lost 12 more people to the.
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 21): Malaysia today saw 3,170 new Covid-19 cases, making it the eight consecutive day with more than 3,000 daily cases. These brought the number of total active cases to 41,755. The total number of infections in the country has soared to 172,549, according to Ministry of Health (MoH) director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, in a press conference today. Meanwhile, 2,490 patients were cured and discharged, bringing the.