PETALING JAYA: People must be prepared to endure the Covid-19 pandemic for the next two years but the Malaysian health system is ready for the spikes which may pop up now and then, says Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood.
The Special Adviser on public health to the Prime Minister and Mercy Malaysia founder also said that a pandemic can only end when the whole society is empowered and participated in controlling the pandemic.
"A vaccine earliest, may be available next year. Herd immunity is questionable as data on antibodies is still showing low conversion rate. "Our health systems can cope. There are more than enough ventilators with utilisation capacity now at only 30%. In fact, the Health Ministry is starting to give frontliners leave.She also said that it is important that enforcement continues, not only from the authorities but also from the community.
"Pandemics can be ended only when the whole of society participates and is empowered. If you see something say something. Report to the police.
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