Kuching MP: Low testing rate is painting false picture

Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has cautioned the government on the current low testing rate nationwide which will set the country up for new surges of Covid-19 cases and defeat the purpose of Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s National Recovery Plan (NRP).

He said the low Covid-19 cases recorded yesterday are giving a false sense of security to people as the reality shows fewer testing is being undertaken nationwide even as a higher positivity rate is recorded.

Records show the number of Covid-19 tests done in the country...