Living in the endemic phase


The new norm: It should become a habit for all to wear masks, maintain physical distancing and regularly wash hands should there be a spike in Covid-19 transmission during the endemic phase, health experts say. — KK SHAM/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Endemic or no, health experts say Malaysians must have a heightened awareness on personal health to reduce risks of worsened illnesses caused by Covid-19.

During the endemic stage, Covid-19 might be a seasonal disease, said Prof Dr Moy Foong Ming from Universiti Malaya’s Department of Social and Preventive Medicine.

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