Movement control order not a lockdown, says former health minister
Tuesday, 17 Mar 2020 12:00 AM MYTFormer health minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the movement control order is a form of social distancing that can 'flatten the epidemic curve'. — Bernama pic
“It is the best expression of social distancing. It is a disruption, yes, but the end game is to flatten the epidemic curve,” he added. People watching the live telecast of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s announcement of a nationwide movement control order due to the Covid-19 pandemic, at a restaurant in Kajang March 16, 2020. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Muhyiddin had also, in his speech, said many countries had taken drastic measures to combat Covid-19, such as China, which has helped slow the virus’ spread.
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