Remember, Covid-19 is still around
By R. SEKARAN
Nation
Thursday, 04 Jul 2024

GEORGE TOWN: With the recent surge in Covid-19 cases, Malaysians have been advised to stay vigilant and take all precautionary measures to contain the spread of the virus.

Penang health committee chairman Daniel Gooi said despite the uptrend in cases since the end of last year due to the holidays, the situation was still under control.

“People should wear face masks in crowded areas and wash their hands regularly. These are basic precautionary measures that we should adopt. We must also closely monitor the health of all our family members,” he added.

Gooi said there were no plans to implement extra measures during the long weekend despite the potential increase of domestic tourists arriving in Penang this week.

There were 47 new cases reported in Penang on June 28 with active cases at 312 as of June 29. Out of this, 305 people were placed under home quarantine with seven being hospitalised.

Penang Hospital infectious disease unit head Datuk Dr Chow Ting Soo shared four important steps to keep Covid-19 at bay.

“In view of the waning immunity post-vaccine, the elderly and high-risk group should continue to wear masks, regularly sanitise their hands and avoid closed-space gatherings as much as possible.

“Secondly, this group should get tested immediately if they show Covid-19 symptoms, and get the antiviral as soon as possible.

“Thirdly, family members of the patients should also take a test and self-isolate if unwell to prevent the spread of the disease.

“Lastly, home isolation is still necessary, as well as wearing face masks for one week. If you need to go out, wear a face mask in public if you have cough or flu symptoms. Consult a doctor if your condition worsens,” she said.Dr Chow said these four steps also applied to food handlers and workers at restaurants.

Meanwhile, hawkers at the Paya Terubong market food court said they have been wearing masks since the early days of the pandemic until now.

“I also regularly use sanitiser and always wear a face mask when preparing food for my customers,” said sar hor fun seller Janice Cheah, 52.

Roti canai seller Karim Bukhari, 45, said he wears a face mask once he starts preparing the food.

“I come in direct contact with the dough, so hygiene is important. I want my customers to feel comfortable eating at my stall,” he added.

Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024...is-still-around

We're in Q3 oredi... pls get your kobiKloT shotz...

covid19 is a scam

Sudah cucuke 4-5 dos dun woli.

If woli cucuke more dos.

nothing new la

TB is still around and has always been around in Malaysia

also still got ktards said 'eh i thought TB extinct ady'

>inb4 rindu zaman MCO
topkek
Nearlee

These people still want to be relevant in 2024?

Unvaccinated here still alive lols

i asked a doctor yesterday about rising covid numbers. dude says it's influenza.


it was gone for a while. then these illegal immigrants brought it back in.

Patut la selalu comment bodo2

Anti Vaxx rupanya

it was never gone.

The cases have always been high all around since pre-merdeka days.

There was a drop (but still a lot) in the 1960s and 1970s and it resurged since the 1980s due to co-infection with HIV.

The immigrants is just an easy scapegoat but not the major cause of the rise. Yes, one of the contributing cause to the rise but not the major culprit.

oh. i guess i got the wrong info.

dah cocok hepatitis, tetanus vax. You dah cocok ke belum?

how come no one died in mass compared to 2019 ? really mindbogling

meanwhile aids is spreading like wildfire

just another flu...... move along.

When lockdown?

Kek this is same as saying, remember the flu is around

No one is suggesting a lockdown

Albeit the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Declaration of Infected Local Areas) Order 2020 [P.U. (A) 87/2020], which is the legal basis for lockdowns, has been quietly extended until 31 Dec 2024: https://lom.agc.gov.my/ilims/upload/portal/...PUA179_2024.pdf