Retired doctors to be roped in if virus situation worsens


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The government is prepared to rope in retired armed forces doctors and medical officers should there be a drastic spike in Covid-19 cases.

Health Minister Dr Adham Baba said such a decision would be made if the situation was pressing.

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