‘Have special lanes for Covid-19 patients to vote’


GEORGE TOWN: A dedicated lane in polling stations should be made available for those with Covid-19 to cast their ballots, suggest health experts.

Universiti Sains Malaysia virologist Dr Kumitaa Theva Das said this lane plus a dedicated balloting room is important to allow those who are Covid-19 positive to exercise their voting rights while keeping others safe.

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