KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is ready to assist efforts to combat Covid-19 in five states with high infection rates, says Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein (pic). On Wednesday (Sept 1), Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the Health Ministry will be shifting its Covid-19 focus towards five states that have seen a rapid rise in infections. "I believe the assistance of the MAF will lessen the burden of the Health Ministry in such states," he added. The MAF is also ready to deploy its vaccination team in efforts to boost vaccination at the five states, especially in rural areas, Hishammuddin said. "The MAF is also ready to render assistance in other states including establishing drive through vaccination.
