CORONAVIRUS | Health DG says senior citizens are at high risk of infection and need to be protected by everyone.
| The Health Ministry is urging senior citizens to stay at home even when the conditional movement control order comes into force tomorrow.
He advised that senior citizens only venture out of their homes for important matters, and to avoid the three Cs: crowded areas, congested areas, and close conversation. He said senior citizens being treated for chronic illnesses should stick to their medical appointments.Meanwhile, Noor Hisham said senior citizens and caretakers at retirement homes will also be screened for Covid-19 in phases.
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