Flood shelters a concern


PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry has warned that temporary shelters set up to house flood victims could be a source of Covid-19 infection among victims and rescue workers.

Until today, 18 shelters in seven districts around the country have been opened, housing a total of 1,267 victims from 303 families.

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