Experts: Self-vigilance key to opening borders safely


GEORGE TOWN: Most people will rejoice over the reopening of international borders on April 1 but health experts are advising the public to remain vigilant and not to let their guard down due to the threat the Covid-19 Omicron variant poses.

Penang Hospital infectious disease unit head Datuk Dr Chow Ting Soo said the public need to know the right steps to take to reduce the risk of being infected.

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