Malaysia

Battle against Covid-19 not over: Noor Hisham

Don't ignore standard operating procedures in the new year, says health director-general

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 31 Dec 2020 3:27PM

Battle against Covid-19 not over: Noor Hisham
Noor Hisham says the Health Ministry’s efforts to contain Covid-19 transmission in the country will continue and public health facilities have so far been able to take on the pandemic. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, December 31, 2020

PUTRAJAYA – The war to curb the Covid-19 pandemic is not over, and the battle is getting tougher as it requires the integration of the people and Health Ministry to fight the pandemic effectively, said health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Noor Hisham said the ministry’s efforts to contain Covid-19 transmission in the country would continue and public health facilities have so far been able to take on the pandemic.

While wishing all Malaysians a happy new year, he reminded the people to comply with the standard operating procedures such as social distancing, wearing masks, washing hands frequently, and avoiding crowded places when gathering with family to welcome the new year.

“Do not gather if possible, and if need be, there should not be more than 10 people, all adhering to the ministry’s SOPs,” he said.

Noor Hisham also thanked all ministry staff, frontliners, and media personnel for jointly fighting the pandemic for the past year.

“The battle is mentally and physically tiring for the ministry staff and the public. We have not won, and we hope in 2021 we can break the chain of infection in the country with the people’s cooperation,” he said. – Bernama, December 31, 2020

Related News

Malaysia / 4mth

Covid-19 cases in Malaysia stable, no deaths recorded this year – MOH

Malaysia / 7mth

Bad move to channel EPF dividends into Account 3 for festive withdrawals, cautions economist

Opinion / 11mth

A tale of two administrations: How Warisan and GRS shaped Sabah’s future

Malaysia / 1y

MOH closely monitoring Covid-19 amid rising cases in neighbouring countries

Opinion / 1y

The Trump dilemma and reclaiming balance: The urgent need for fair global trade

Culture & Lifestyle / 1y

Renowned public health expert honoured at award ceremony in Penang

Spotlight

Diary

Penang reaffirms commitment to preserve heritage sites across the state

By Ian McIntyre

Opinion

AI: A Godsend for those with dyslexia in education and careers

Malaysia

Malaysia prepares for aged nation status by 2036

Malaysia

Mentally disabled suspect remanded for 7 days over fatal hammer attack in Marang

Malaysia

Masidi urges Putrajaya to address Sabah doctor shortage in upcoming Budget 2027

Malaysia

Police rearrest motivational speaker as second woman files harassment report in Perlis

Malaysia

Anwar vows zero compromise on school safety after alleged murder of teen Irene Sofiya

Malaysia

Classmates arrested as police probe fatal assault of 16-year-old Irene Sofiya

Malaysia

Loneliness, social media drive elderly pensions into hands of cyber scammers

Malaysia

Another desperate attempt by Nadzaruddin and former Undangs

You may be interested

Malaysia

Environmental safeguards imperative as Malaysia powers regional data-centre boom

Malaysia

Police rearrest motivational speaker as second woman files harassment report in Perlis

Malaysia

Organ and stomach samples collected from bull elephant found dead in Kinabatangan River

Malaysia

Four dead, including baby girl in East-West Highway crash

Malaysia

BN-PAS cooperation faces tougher test when power is at stake

Malaysia

Selangor ICU to handle PJ parliamentary matters following MP’s resignation

Malaysia

Doctor duped out of RM300k in fictitious university student card investment scheme

Malaysia

Mentally disabled suspect remanded for 7 days over fatal hammer attack in Marang