‘R0 reduced from 2.2 to 1.5’

Relentless fight: Baling health district office personnel preparing to conduct Covid-19 screening on locals at Kampung Padang Che Mas. According to the Health Ministry, combating the third wave of Covid-19 proves to be more challenging. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: Combating the third wave of Covid-19 is proving to be more challenging than the second wave, according to the Health Ministry.

This despite the country being more prepared in terms of equipment and public health policies in place.