Health director-general Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah has urged Malaysians to undergo immediate check-up if they have symptoms or have been in contact with COVID-19 positive patients.
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This, after Malaysia recorded over 6,000 new cases daily, with the state of Selangor alone reporting over 2,000 cases for the past few weeks.
According to BERNAMA, DG Hisham said that if found positive either through the RT-PCR or RTK Antigen test, individuals need to inform the Ministry of Health (MOH) through self-notification on the MySejahtera application or the nearest district health office.
He said in a Facebook post: “Bring the results and come to the nearest COVID-19 Assessment Centre (CAC) in your state for further assessment.”
DG Hisham also said that the CAC would classify COVID-19 patients levels to determine subsequent patient management, including approval of home treatment.
The CAC will identify suitable patients to be monitored at home by assessment using the “Home Assessment Tool”, as well as to identify and assess patients on the severity of the infection.
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MOH, through various levels and channels would perform the steps that must be followed and practised by patients throughout the treatment period at home.
“The CAC will identify patients who need referrals to the COVID-19 Quarantine and Treatment Centre (PKRC) or hospitals, namely Category 1 and 2 patients who are not suited to be placed and are not suited to be monitored at home,” he said.
The latest list of CACs can be accessed via the link: http://covid-19.moh.gov.my/hotline
Please stay safe, and stay at home, everyone!
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
