HEALTH Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the ministry will continue implementing the Covid-19 standard operating procedure to curb the infection at all flood relief centres due to the current increase in cases, which is still under control.

She said ministry personnel stationed at temporary relief centres know the SOP, including conducting health screening for flood victims, especially those showing symptoms and would isolate patients.

“For now, the increase only involves small cases and mild symptoms,” she told reporters when asked about the implementation of the SOP, especially in flood-hit locations to curb the Covid-19 infection cases.

She was met after opening the Felda Medoi Agrofest 2023, World Children’s Day and health screening programme at Felda Medoi Digital Economy Centre today.

According to the Sekijang MP, Covid-19 cases in the 47th Epidemiological Week increased to 3,626 cases from 2,305 in the previous week.

Meanwhile, Dr Zaliha hoped more centres would be established across the country so that the ministry could carry out checks for non-communicable diseases.

“Health screenings for the people involves readings for BMI and blood pressure, as well as screenings for diabetes and cholesterol, which is important to empower awareness among the locals,” she said.

She said 321 of the Sekijang constituents have undergone health screenings at four centres from December 5 to December 8. – Bernama, December 9, 2023