Covid-19: Virus detected in 96.5% of sewage water samples at entry points, says Health DG

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KUALA LUMPUR: Covid-19 environmental surveillance using sewage water conducted from June to Dec 31, 2022, showed that 96.5%, or 28 out of 29 samples taken from international entry points contained the presence of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, says Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

The Health director-general said the results came from testing at the National Public Health Laboratory while one more sample was still being tested.

“288 samples had the presence of SARS-CoV-2, and positive for Omicron. Three had no presence, while 10 are still being tested,” he said in a statement here Monday . Dr Noor Hisham said detecting the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 in sewage water samples provided early warning by allowing them to get an idea on the virus density trend, identify the variants in the community and monitor the intervention controls’ effectiveness in general.

“For samples from entry points, risk assessment is continually conducted to identify countries with risk. Based on the assessment, all flights from that country are then further studied by the KL International Airport health office,” he said.

 

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we know that TS, but the world is aware on massive outbreak of the sub variant bf.7 surge in China with 3 times infectious than other omicron sub variants. so far, your words, theres only 3 cases of this subvariant in our country, and why theres no restriction on our border?

More reason to mandate rtk upon arrival. And not compulsory to mask on board not such a good idea huh?

Terima kasih kerana membawa jangkitan semula ke Dalam negara, tak apa Kan menteri kata pelancong Dari China bawak banyak income,

Better to have comparison study with other traveller from other country than the one being studied.

DGHisham Stop Chinese tourists from coming here!

DGHisham That’s like all of them have it. No symptom? We are doomed, they are already spreading it

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