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Covid-19: Local strains may be fuelling infections

Covid-19: Local strains may be fuelling infections Veena Babulal KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia could be home to several superspreading, local SARS-CoV-2 variants that are slipping off the health authorities radar. According to virologists, while the Health Ministry was focusing on imported variants of concern (VoC), especially the dreaded B1617 from India, unidentified local strains could be fuelling the current wave of infections. Professor Dr Sazaly Abu Bakar, who heads Universiti Malaya s Tropical Infectious Diseases Research and Education Centre, said the facility identified two potential local strains recently. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. Right now, the VoC is the Indian double mutant, but it is likely that a new variant is fuelling this current outbreak, Sazaly said.

High-risk nature of people-centric job

Not spared: (From left) Hamzah, Mustapa, Halimah and Rina are among the ministers who have tested positive for Covid-19. PUTRAJAYA: The job of Cabinet ministers and politicians requires them to meet people at many places. As elected representatives, they need to constantly provide service to their constituents as well. Thus, it is not surprising that ministers and elected representatives are highly susceptible to Covid-19 infection. An aide to a minister, who is currently undergoing quarantine for Covid-19, said the minister was aware of potential exposure to the coronavirus. “The minister is always careful when he is around people and takes necessary precaution. He will wear a face mask when out in public, ensure physical distancing, avoid crowds and frequently use hand sanitiser.

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