Lifting of MCO will not mean the Covid-19 pandemic is over — Tehmina Kaoosji and Helmy Haja Mydin | Malay Mail

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APRIL 6 — Let us be clear about one thing: the lifting of Malaysia’s Movement Control Order (MCO) will not mean that the Covid-19 pandemic is over. Viruses do not follow arbitrary deadlines set by us humans, and will continue to propagate. Over time, we can anticipate thousands more cases....

Monday, 06 Apr 2020 06:43 PM MYT

However, there is a difference in treating 1000’s of cases a day vs a 1000 cases spread out over a month. It is a mark of success that the number of Covid-19 patients requiring ventilators has remained less than 100, despite the increasing overall number of cases in Malaysia. This spike in Covid-19 cases occurred towards Nowruz as there was mass movement of people and families back to their hometowns for the celebrations. In fact, more than 1.2 million Iranians were recorded taking to the roads, despite pleas by the Iranian government for citizens to stay at home.

With the above in mind, it becomes increasingly clear that although the MCO should continue for public health reasons it should be done in a less constricting fashion in order to minimise the socioeconomic repercussions. Red zones can be targeted for increased levels of screening as well as more stringent restrictions on travelling and business operations. Conversely, green zones should be allowed greater freedom of movement and choice. The technology for real time adjustments already exists – it is a question of implementing it in a dynamic fashion that works across silos without being hampered by bureaucratic red tape.

 

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