Covid-19: In the face of rising cases, Malaysian health experts say better compliance and enforcement much needed | Malay Mail

Health workers in protective suits are seen conducting Covid-19 testing in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Then there are Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s briefings and statements which show high numbers of arrests daily for breaking recovery movement control order rules. Dr Ganabaskaran said that he noticed standard operating procedures at many eateries are poor. Many patrons are entering these places from various entrances instead of a stipulated single entryway so that they can be temperature checked and their details taken down for contact tracing.

“We must remember that the vaccine is still a long way away and even when it’s there, we may only get 20 per cent for ourselves. Which is not a lot if there are many cases,” he added. “MMA fully supports the Health director-general’s call for the people to avoid unnecessary trips to public places to help reduce the risk of infections spreading.

These sentiments were echoed by Dr Helmy Haja Mydin, a respiratory specialist from Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur.“We have sufficient restrictions and regulations in place but the key variable is implementation across the board.

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