No need to suspend Parliament if Covid-19 detected, Health Ministry knows how to handle cases, says Khairy


PUTRAJAYA: There is no need to stop Parliament sittings if there are Covid-19 cases among Parliament staff as the Health Ministry has the structure and experience to deal with the outbreak, says Khairy Jamaluddin.

The Health Minister said among the measures that can be taken are the frequency of Covid-19 screening tests and isolating those who are infected with Covid-19.

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