THE new directive in the enhanced movement control order (MCO) that only one driver and no passengers are allowed in private cars as well as the restriction of travel within a 10km radius of one’s residence will significantly affect the accessibility and delivery of healthcare services to non-Covid-19 patients.
A lot of patients who cannot drive, are not savvy with the e-hailing service or fear being near hospitals and clinics during this pandemic have avoided or postponed their regular follow-up for their chronic diseases.
