19,167 residents in the Kota Star EMCO area screened for Covid-19



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ALOR STAR: A total of 19,167 residents under the Enhanced Movement Control Administrative Order (EMCO) in the Kota Star district have undergone Covid-19 screening from September 11 through yesterday.

Kedah Health Director Dr. Mohd Fikri Ujang previously said the department had estimated that between 15,000 and 20,000 residents would be screened, but the number could rise if more positive cases of the outbreak were recorded.

“For today alone, 450 healthcare workers have been mobilized to assist in the Covid-19 sampling process and, for now, the State Department of Health (JKN) only uses the services of Kota Star district staff and other districts of the state.

“There have been no health workers from other states called in to help with the sampling tests,” he said. Named, Here today.

Dr. Mohd Fikri reminded the public to continue to adhere to standard operating procedures and instructions to curb the spread of Covid-19.

“Members of the public who need more information can go to the Kota Star District Health Department operating room by calling 019-4053711,” he said. – Named



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