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Precautions & Preventive Measures

21 July 2020: Return from Overseas
Effective 24 July 2020, the government
will enforce compulsory quarantine at
quarantine centers provided by the
government for all Malaysians
returning from abroad, including
foreigners who are allowed to enter
the country. §
Sentosa Cluster A new cluster in a Source: The Star Youtube §
hospital in Sarawak resulting from a
HCW who developed symptoms.
Currently there are 5 HCW and 1
cleaning services staff who are positive
of 61 tested.

Infection prevention and control
activities at the hospital is ongoing. §

Protecting Older Adults 69.1% of all
COVID-19 deaths in Malaysia are Source: National CPRC Facebook §
among older adults. MOH reminds
Source: KPKesihatan Webpage §
public, carers and family members that
preventive measures such as face
masks, good hand hygiene and social
distancing are important, and advises
public not to be complacent. §

22 July 2020: Experiential Sharing
MOH and New Zealand share
respective countries' situation,
updates and strategies taken in the
COVID-19 pandemic. §

Two new clusters - Hyde Park Cluster
(4 cases, 20 negative) and Melbourne
PUI Cluster (2 cases, 21 contacts
screened). §