GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has advised devotees to perform their vows earlier for the upcoming Thaipusam festival to avoid crowds in view of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak.
Its president Dr N. Ganabaskaran said it would be an arduous task for emergency teams to mobilise rescue efforts if children or the elderly come down with any symptoms of the coronavirus in huge crowds.“Hindus should make an exception this year in view of the virus and should not converge in large crowds during Thaipusam day, which falls on Feb 8.
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