Risk of Covid-19 spreading at flood relief centres, says Health DG

BernamaPublished: Jul 15, 2020 3:01 PM | Updated: Jul 15, 2020 3:04 PM

CORONAVIRUS | The situation of congestions in flood relief centres (PPS) due to flood disasters can carry the risk of transmission of Covid-19 infection among flood victims and staff.

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