PETALING JAYA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned Malaysia and other countries that it is time to prepare for the possibility of wider transmission of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). “While we must continue efforts to contain its spread, it is also time that all countries, including Malaysia, prepare for the possibility of wider transmission. He said responding to wider transmission would require shifting the focus of efforts to protect the vulnerable and minimise health and social impacts. He said that in the example of wider community transmission, there was a need to ensure health facilities could focus on treating the most vulnerable and severe cases. “Steps must also be taken to ensure health facilities do not become places that amplify the virus' spread, infecting staff and other patients, ” he said.

Source: The Star February 12, 2020 04:52 UTC