‘Key to avoiding a huge spike is control, management’


PETALING JAYA: Worries over the threat of a possible Omicron wave may see low voter turnout at the upcoming Johor state polls, say experts.

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia health economics, hospital and health management’s Prof Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh said a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases is expected after the state polls in Johor.

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