Covid-19 cases are under-reported, actual number is higher, says Health Ministry


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PETALING JAYA: Covid-19 reporting has begun to steadily move away from daily infection numbers towards the severity of cases.

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said due to the relaxation of Covid-19 testing protocols, the number of actual cases is bound to be more than what is reported.

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