Only teachers and students who had close contact with COVID-19 patients will have to undergo COVID-19 testings when schools reopen, according to Deputy Health Minister, Dato’ Dr. Noor Azmi.

He added that not all of them will be tested because after all, COVID-19 testings focus only on a targeted group, which is those who came into close contact with COVID-19 patients or people with COVID-19 symptoms. 

Dato’ Noor Azmi further explained that insufficient test kits might in turn cause panic among the 30 million Malaysians.

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As for the SOP for reopening schools, Noor Azmi said the Health Ministry will not issue guidelines for schools, instead, the Education Ministry will be making the guidelines.

Hopefully a detailed guideline will be made to ensure the safety of all teachers, students and those who work at school.

Source: China Press

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