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New Year, New COVID-19 Outbreak?

Dr Tan Seok Hong, Public Health Medicine Specialist, Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia

06-Jan-23 14:40

New Year, New COVID-19 Outbreak?

With China facing a new outbreak following the end of its zero COVID policy last month, many countries are concerned that this could see the beginning of a new global wave. So what is Malaysia doing to keep an eye on the COVID-19 situation globally, but more importantly, locally as well? We get a quick update from Dr Tan Seok Hong, Public Health Medicine Specialist, Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia.

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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann, Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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