The number of worshippers present must not to exceed 30 at any one time.

"Of the total positive cases in the workplace, 58,318 of them were foreigners while 20,588 were Malaysians,"

“Most countries give out vaccinations based on appointments. Asking people to just show up will create huge queues or wastage. The appointments management system will also assist with vaccine logistics - how many to send where.”

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said seven officers would be placed at each of the 600 locations to conduct the inoculations.

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"The coronavirus neither distinguishes nor cares whether or not a person is Malaysian, or what kind of documentation they carry. However, ensuring that everyone is vaccinated, will make a significant difference.”

Malaysian Press Institute chief executive officer Datuk Chamil Wariya: For example, they (journalists) follow leaders on visits to certain places where there are Covid-19 patients. They may be directly exposed (to the coronavirus) although they may have adhered to all the standard operating procedures.

In a post on his official Facebook page, Dr Noor Hisham said, however, there was currently no evidence to show that the B.1.470 and B.1.160 variants from the state had a higher level of infectivity.

The EMCO was decided after a risk assessment was carried out with various agencies under the MCO Technical Committee and on the advice of the MoH, following the Covid-19 situation in the areas.