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               Control at Strategic Sites


               30 Aug 2020: Telaga Cluster A new
               cluster at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital,
               Kedah - among HCW whose duties did
               not involve the care of confirmed
               COVID-19 patients.

               MOH screens 374 individuals - family
               members, hospital staff and others.
               Hospital-targeted screening to
               continue. Measures to prevent and
               control infection such as cleaning and
               disinfection done.

                                                     Source: MOH Facebook §
               Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital services are
               not affected and continue as usual.
               The cause of the infection is still under
               investigation but it is suspected to be
               from the community.  §
               High-Risk Groups Include:
                 Older adults
                 Pregnant woman
                 With chronic diseases e.g. diabetes,
                hypertension, heart disease etc.
                 With low immunity e.g. cancer, HIV etc.

                                                     Source: Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah Facebook §
               These individuals should:
               1. Avoid crowded places
               2. Comply fully with government SOPs
               3. Wear face masks in crowded and
                 confined places
               4. Seek treatment immediately if unwell
               5. Maintain good personal hygiene at all
                 times
               6. Eat a balanced diet
               7. Remain physically active.

                                                     Source: MOH Facebook §
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