Dr Noor Hisham: It’s Up To The Public To Prevent A Second Wave, Not Just The MOH

During the Ministry of Health’s press conference today (12 May), Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah addressed concerns about a second wave that could hit Malaysia during the conditional movement control order (CMCO).

“Indeed many countries are worried about the second wave and we are equally worried,” he said.

“But more importantly we have implemented the movement control order (MCO) one, two, three and four, and today we have seen the success of the MCO.”

“Which means that we managed to flatten the curve and managed to bring down the figures from three digits to two digits.”

Dr Noor Hisham then addressed the public and said,”if the public can follow the SOP, rest assured we can bring down the cases and we can break the chain of infection.”

“Social compliance is important, social discipline is important and social responsibility.”

“So, whether we will have a second wave or not, it’s not up to the Ministry of Health, it’s up to the public as well.”

When asked if Malaysians can be trusted to follow the SOP, Dr Noor Hisham said that the compliance rate is at about 90%.

“We have to make history. If we want to be successful and break the chain of infection in the country, we have to come together as one,” he said.

“If all of us put our effort I am sure we can do it. Malaysia boleh.”

You heard him, guys. It’s up to us to break the chain of infection!

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