Safety first: An electronic billboard in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, broadcasting a reminder for people to work together to stop the Covid-19 outbreak. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
PETALING JAYA: Don’t be alarmed over the high number of Covid-19 cases in the next few days as the daily number will decline in the coming weeks with more tests done and later restrategised, says Health deputy director-general Dr Chong Chee Kheong.
With the Health Ministry encouraging more self-testing and the use of RTK-Antigen (RTK-Ag) to detect the virus, Dr Chong said the daily Covid-19 cases would rise further.
“But do not be alarmed over the expected surge in the next few days; we need to identify as many cases as possible to reduce transmission in the community.