NSTnation 'The fact that Nadma has not passed the baton to the Prime Minister showed that it's yet to become a national crisis' Covid19 Wuhan WHO
Referring to a World Health Organisation's advisory which urged Malaysia to take necessary preparations as the region was facing a critical juncture with the virus’ confirmed presence in many parts of the world, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said since the outbreak had not reached a crisis-level, there was no need for alarm.
He said as of today, the cluster episode has been well-managed by the National Disaster Management Agency chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. Dr Dzulkefly said the ministry is currently working to equip more laboratories with the coronovirus testing capability/facilities.
"We have also got 26 new thermal scanners, bringing the total number of scanners to 80. These scanners will be placed at all exit and entry point, including in Johor where the volume of daily travelers is quiet high," Dzulkefly said.Meanwhile, on cross border effort to contain the disease between Singapore and Malaysia, he said both nations' health ministries had agreed that screening at the all entry and exit points between the two countries required further strengthening.
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