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Delta variant not more lethal, say experts Bernama PETALING JAYA: While the arrival of the Delta variant of the coronavirus to our shores was expected, there is no evidence to show that it is more dangerous than other strains, medical experts say. “What is dangerous is not being vaccinated, which exposes people to serious illness and death,” Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy founder and chief executive officer Azrul Mohd Khalib told theSun. He said except for evidence that the Delta variant spreads more rapidly among people compared with other known variants, there is no basis to show that it is more dangerous. ....
SOP vital despite lower cases ADIB RAWI YAHYA/THESUN PETALING JAYA: Continued strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOP) has been recommended despite low Covid-19 infection rates recorded in several states. Medical experts pointed out that such data could give a false sense of security, raising the risk of a renewed surge in the number of cases. Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Datuk Dr M. Subramaniam said there could still be many asymptomatic carriers in the community who are unaware of their status until they have been screened. “The easing of restrictions may be possible in states with lower infection, but the people should continue to observe the SOP strictly. ....
Sarawak surge shows that worst yet to come sunpix PETALING JAYA: The sudden surge in Covid-19 infections in Sarawak should serve as a warning that the worst is yet to come. It is an indication that unless all standard operating procedures (SOP) to curb its spread are strictly observed, regular surges of such magnitude could occur from time to time in the next few years, according to medical experts. Universiti Malaya Epidemiology and Public Health Faculty professor Sanjay Rampal said a fourth wave is “inevitable”. “Based on the evolving knowledge of the virus and vaccines, there is a continuous likelihood of large outbreaks for the next few years,” he told ....