Precautions critical to avoid Covid-19 surge, say medical experts


PETALING JAYA: Added precautions are needed to ensure that Covid-19 cases do not spike due to a prolonged campaign period for the Johor state polls, say medical experts.

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) health economics, hospital and health management Prof Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh said that those involved must stay vigilant.

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