Covid-19: R-Naught over 1.0 in Johor, a reminder to stay vigilant


ISKANDAR PUTERI (Bernama): The high Covid-19 infectivity rate (R-Naught) of over 1.0 recorded by the state should serve as a reminder to remain vigilant in efforts to curb the spread of the virus, the 14th Johor State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting was told today.

State Health and Environment Committee chairman R. Vidyananthan said Johor registered an R-naught of 1.14 on Aug 1 last year and it slightly dipped to 1.1 on Sept 5.

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