Tighten rules on arrivals from China, urge experts

PETALING JAYA: There should be stricter entry requirements for travellers from China, public health experts have urged, with one even suggesting a mandatory five-day quarantine regardless of their Covid-19 test results.

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia health economy and public health specialist Prof Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh said firstly, a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test must be done within 48 hours of arrival.