Under close watch: The first day of the enhanced movement control order enforced in Kampung Sungai Penchala took effect yesterday. Health authorities said the strict measure was necessary due to the high infectivity rate at the locality. The restrictions will last until June 23. - IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star
PETALING JAYA: Epidemic experts say that the extension of the lockdown must be made if the government is indeed serious in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic.
Universiti Malaya virologist Prof Dr Sazaly Abu Bakar said that the lower number of daily cases should not be a measure to assess whether the lockdown is working.
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