Ismail Sabri: NSC will refer to health authorities on whether returning students need to undergo Covid-19 test


PUTRAJAYA: The National Security Council will refer to health authorities on whether there is a need to get students returning to hostels to undergo Covid-19 screenings, says Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

He said that for now, the policy requiring those with symptoms to go for a swab test remains.

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