It was recently reported that ministers returning from official duties abroad are exempted from section 15 of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342). Under a federal gazette known as the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Exemption) Order 2021, which was signed by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba, and which comes into force from today, Feb 9, 2021, until 1 Aug, 2021, ministers who return from any official overseas visits shall undergo observation for three days.
It is a well-known fact that the incubation period of the Covid-19 virus can last up to 14 days, although most symptoms are detected within the first week of quarantine. During this period, infected persons can be contagious and can pose a threat to public health and safety. Under current laws, Malaysia enforces a 10-day mandatory quarantine requirement for those who travel by flight, both domestically and internationally.
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