Long after the pandemic lockdowns, it looks like the Covid-19 virus is slowly making its presence known again with cases increasing in Malaysia.
In a press conference by the Ministry of Health (MOH) at 4pm today (December 18), Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad shared that Covid-19 cases have increased by 62%, that there are currently 151 cases in the ICU and 28 deaths so far.
He also explained MOH’s 5 preparedness strategies in the face of increasing covid-19 cases.
Here are KKM’s 5 strategies:
- Heightened Alert System (HAS)
- TRIIS (Test, Report, Isolate, Inform and Seek)
- Management and control of current Covid-19 cases – by taking PAXLOVID, an antiviral medication
- Community empowerment through effective risk communication
- Digitization of the health care system – MySejahtera
He also highly recommended that the general public take the following precautions:
- Maintaining hygiene – washing hands with soap
- Avoiding crowded spaces
- Practicing social distancing
- Wearing face masks in enclosed public places
- Resting at home should you show signs of Covid-19 symptoms
- Seeking medical assistance should you experience severe symptoms
- Taking primary and booster doses of vaccines
He explained that we are still in the endemic phase and for the time being, Covid-19 cases in Malaysia are still under control and there is currently no discussions in regards to a repeat of the lockdowns.
You can check out the press conference here.
Stay safe everyone!
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