Ministry Of Health Is Advising Public Gatherings To Be Postponed

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With the rising number of positive Covid-19 cases in Malaysia and globally, it’s better for everyone to be safe at home!

Hi guys, please do this to keep yourself and your family healthy.

✔️Take everyday preventive actions to stay healthy.

✔️Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

✔️Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

✔️Stay home when you are sick.

— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) March 11, 2020

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has issued a statement that includes a list of advice to keep everyone AWAY from the virus. 

In a Facebook post, Health Director-General, Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah strongly urged the public to postpone any mass gatherings involving crowds, to reduce the risk of Covid-19 infection. 

Other advices include: 

1. Individuals with respiratory tract infection symptoms should refrain from attending events or programs in public places.

2. Individuals who has the symptoms should practice social distancing - which means keeping at least 1 metre away from other individuals

3. Not to travel to countries affected by Covid-19

4. Individuals with respiratory tract infection to not visit or travel to any other parts of Malaysia during the upcoming school break

So far, a total number of 26 confirmed Covid-19 cases have fully recovered and been discharged.

Malaysia has recorded a total of 158 confirmed Covid-19 cases as of now. 

Stay away from the crowd, guys! If you’re feeling unwell, go get yourself checked okay!

By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat