Malaysian Health Coalition on COVID-19: We do not want Malaysians to undergo the recent Italian experience

KUALA LUMPUR (March 16): A group of local medical experts representing seven professional societies has urged Putrajaya to implement “quick and firm measures to contain the COVID-19 outbreak and avoid an uncontainable surge in cases”, reported The Malay Mail today. Calling themselves the Malaysian Health Coalition, it said in a statement that: “If the total…

Medical group: Govt must act more decisively to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed like in Italy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — Medical experts representing seven local professional societies urged the government to act and implement quick and firm measures to contain the Covid-19 outbreak and avoid an uncontainable surge in cases. The group, named the Malaysian Health Coalition, suggested that the government undertake a two-pronged strategy aimed at reducing the number…