Be prepared to live with Covid-19 for the next two years, says Dr Jemilah


Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood.

PETALING JAYA: People must be prepared to endure the Covid-19 pandemic for the next two years but the Malaysian health system is ready for the spikes which may pop up now and then, says Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood.

The Special Adviser on public health to the Prime Minister and Mercy Malaysia founder also said that a pandemic can only end when the whole society is empowered and participated in controlling the pandemic.

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