Covid-19: It’s physical distancing now, not social distancing, MOH tells Malaysians
Friday, 31 Jul 2020 04:57 PM MYTKUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The Health Ministry today announced that the term social distancing used in the standard operating procedure to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic has now been changed to physical distancing.
The use of the new term refers to the public observing a one-metre distance from each other in new habits.In addition, the public must also comply with the conditions set under the recovery movement control order . Those in the high-risk categories such as children, infants, the elderly and the disabled need to be protected and individuals who feel unwell and show symptoms are urgently required to undergo a health examination.
As of yesterday, there were eight new Covid-19 cases reported, bringing the infection tally in the country to 8,964 cases and the number of active cases to 223. — Bernama
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