Johor to expand mass testing after recent case spike


Pride in the nation: Hasni (right) presenting the Jalur Gemilang to a bike rider in Johor Baru. — Bernama

JOHOR BARU: Targeted Covid-19 mass screening will be boosted in the state as there is a spike in new cases lately, says Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad.

He said the move would allow for faster action to curb the spread of Covid-19, such as putting those who have been found to be positive under quarantine.

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