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Health Ministry not expecting spike in virus cases at detention centres

Migrants during an operation in Petaling Jaya Old Town recently. The Health Ministry has screened 4,908 individuals at four immigration detention centres. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, June 6, 2020.

MALAYSIA is not expecting to see a surge in Covid-19 infections as was the case a few days ago, said Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. The health director-general said this was because it had completed screenings for detained illegal migrant workers and staff on duty at all four immigration detention centres. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!

 

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