Covid-19: Docs will be forced to decide who gets a bed in ICU due to sharp rise in cases, says Health DG


PETALING JAYA: Doctors will be forced to make the tough call over which patient should be given a bed in the intensive care unit (ICU) due to the strapped healthcare system caused by the sharp rise in Covid-19 cases, warns the Health Ministry.

Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said if active Covid-19 cases exceed the capacity of the healthcare facilities in the country, doctors will have to prioritise ICU beds for patients with high recovery potential.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Covid-19 , Dr Noor Hisham , ICU , coronavirus

Next In Nation

Mall reverses pet-friendly policy but says park remains open to animals
No age limit on Non-Workplace Accident Scheme, Dewan Negara told
Website blocks target illegal content, not media organisations, says Fahmi
Sarawak free tertiary education scheme to continue beyond 2026, says Abang Johari
Labuan ferry terminal jetty upgrade expected to be completed by April 2028
Thai man charged with trafficking drugs worth RM11mil
Health Ministry warns against unregistered traditional medicine with harmful substances
East Coast under persistent rain alert until tomorrow, says MetMalaysia
Don't fish for votes at the expense of national unity, says PKR leader
New political secretaries urged to promote Sabah state policies, programmes

Others Also Read