Don’t let your guard down

Almost back to normal: Visitors feeding deer while spending time with family and friends at Zoo Negara amid the transition towards endemicity. — SS Kanesan/ The Star

PETALING JAYA: After 10 days of transitioning to the Covid-19 endemic stage, public health experts are warning that infections may rise with the threat of new variants and as more people let their guard down.

However, they say the country’s high vaccination rate and mask mandate continue to shield many against severe symptoms of the disease while the hospitalisation and ICU rates have remained stable.