Malaysia

Tighter MCO 3.0 best measure to contain Covid-19: Amirudin

However, implementation should be reviewed from time to time, depending on current situation, says Selangor MB

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 25 May 2021 7:50PM

Tighter MCO 3.0 best measure to contain Covid-19: Amirudin
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari says the National Security Council should assist individuals who had to cancel their vaccination appointment after testing positive for Covid-19. – Bernama pic, May 25, 2021

SHAH ALAM – Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari believes that the tighter movement control order (MCO) 3.0 which came into effect today is the best decision for the time being to contain the spread of Covid-19.

However, he said the implementation of the MCO should be reviewed from time to time, depending on the current situation of the pandemic.

“I believe this is the best decision for now, but we have to look at it again if the number of cases continues to increase.

“If there is no solution, then only we can implement a lockdown, but we have to make the preparation from now,” he said to reporters after visiting the vaccination centre at the Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) Shah Alam today.

He said the MCO, which has been implemented for two weeks in Selangor starting May 6, has resulted in the reduction of Covid-19 cases in several clusters, including at educational institutions and workplaces.

“In the next two weeks, we hope to see the outcome of MCO 3.0, whether we manage to reduce the cases further or not,” said Amirudin.

Meanwhile, Amirudin also urged the National Security Council to assist individuals who had to cancel their vaccination appointment after testing positive for Covid-19.

“When they recovered from Covid-19, they have to wait for three to six months before getting vaccinated. Therefore, we have to reschedule their appointments so that no one will miss their vaccination,” he said. – Bernama, May 25, 2021

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