Govt must think ahead to fight Wuhan virus, urges MCA
The Wuhan virus is already present in the region and thermal scanners to monitor the temperature of arriving passengers at airports might not be enough, says MCA today. – EPA pic, January 23, 2020.
PUTRAJAYA must act immediately to prepare the public against infectious diseases and ramp up efforts to contain the Wuhan virus if it hits Malaysia, said MCA deputy president Mah Hang Soon., has already hit Malaysia’s neighbour Thailand, Mah said in a statement today. 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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