Health DG: Parents need to be proactive in protecting children from Covid-19


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Parents need to take proactive action to protect their children from Covid-19 infections following an increase in cases, especially involving infants under one and children under five years old.

Director-General of Health Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said parents with babies and children under five years old should carry out their responsibilities by staying at home and not bringing their children to risky places.

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