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Group warns of exponential rise in Covid-19 cases in Orang Asli communities

As many as 32 clusters have been detected in the Orang Asli community, and 60 Orang Asli villages have been placed under the enhanced movement control order since the start of the pandemic. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, August 22, 2021.

COVID-19 infections in the Orang Asli community increased from 287 to 3,293 within the span of one month from the period of July 20 to August 20, the Centre for Orang Asli Concerns said. In a statement, COAC founder Dr Colin Nicholas said to date, an estimated number of 3,293 Orang Asli have contracted Covid-19, while 49 have died from the virus.

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