Fully vaxxed husbands allowed to accompany wives in labour room, says KJ


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Husbands who are fully vaccinated for Covid-19 will be allowed to accompany their wives during childbirth in the delivery room, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

He said apart from that, husbands have to be tested negative for Covid-19 before being allowed to join their wives in the delivery room.

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