Covid-19: Immigration Dept to monitor China travellers in special lanes at international entry points, says Health Ministry


PUTRAJAYA: Special lanes manned by the Immigration Department will be used to monitor Chinese tourists entering Malaysia as part of efforts to mitigate Covid-19 transmissions, says the Health Ministry.

Its deputy director-general (public health) Datuk Dr Norhayati Rusli said suspected Covid-19 infected individuals would then be referred to Health Ministry officials stationed on site.

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