Managing Covid-19 while fighting to control infodemic

THE recent implementation of the conditional MCO across all Peninsular states except Kelantan, Pahang and Perlis has led to some negative sentiments being expressed by the public. This is understandable as the “new normal”, with its strict standard operating procedures (SOPs), requires significant sacrifice.

The so-called "pandemic fatigue" has set in, and many are struggling to adapt, livelihoods are affected, and people are simply tired of what seems to be an endless set of restrictions.