As system buckles, MOH cuts down testing of close contacts

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COVID-19 | In its latest move, KKMPutrajaya issued a new circular containing slight changes in how they do contact tracing and priority for swab tests.

COVID-19 | With the healthcare system at breaking point due to the surge in number of Covid-19 patients, the Ministry of Health is trying several approaches to ease the burden.

In its latest move, the health authority yesterday issued a new circular containing slight changes in how they do contact tracing and priority for swab tests. According to Health Ministry sources, they would no longer test every individual identified as close contacts to Covid-19 positive patients and instead only test those with symptoms.

 

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