Targeted measures preferred

A Medical personals from Petaling District Health Department collects sample for Covid-19 testing from a children at Goodyear Court flats in Subang Jaya. (Oct 29,2020). - AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

WHEN Malaysia imposed the movement control order (MCO) on March 18 last year, the 117 positive Covid-19 cases that day was enough to shake the nation.

This is a far cry from the 2,643 cases recorded yesterday, which has sparked concerns over renewed restrictions in the country as the government seeks a targeted approach to break the chain of infections.