Malaysia's coronavirus confirmed cases have been surging recently,** calling on people to start wearing masks in crowded places. The Ministry of Health will soon also issue instructions for administering a third booster dose of the vaccine, especially for high-risk groups such as the elderly.
Health Minister Zulkiferi told at a press conference at the Ministry of Health on Thursday (14 December): Yes, we have an increase in (Covid) cases. I have briefed the Cabinet on Wednesday (13th) on the latest number of coronavirus cases so that the Prime Minister (Anwar) and the ministers can keep abreast of the latest situation. He therefore urged people to wear masks in crowded places.
According to the Ministry of Health, Malaysia reported a total of 12,757 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the 49th epidemiological week from December 3 to December 9. This is an increase of 5,961 or about 88% from 6,796 in the previous week.
Zulkifli also said that the Ministry of Health will soon issue instructions to administer a third booster dose to protect high-risk groups such as the elderly.
He revealed that Malaysia's stock of COVID vaccines is still sufficient and has not yet expired. "These doses are still effective in protecting the population from new variants of the coronavirus. ”