Dr Adham noted that it was also worrying that more young people were being infected. The situation has changed in the current wave, with more people from the younger age group testing positive for the virus, ” Dr Adham added. Dr Adham also said that if needed, non-Covid-19 patients would be transferred to private hospitals while elective surgeries be put on hold. We will also start a mentor-mentee system in ICUs if needed, where one expert can supervise two junior medical officers, ” added Dr Adham. The Selangor state government has allocated some RM100mil to help expedite the National Immunisation Programme.

Source: The Star May 17, 2021 23:23 UTC