Covid-19: Cases expected to rise after Raya but most likely less serious infections, says Health DG


PETALING JAYA: There could be a slight increase in Covid-19 cases after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration, says Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

However, the Health director-general said it would most likely involve less serious cases under Category 1 and 2.

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