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PUTRAJAYA: The government may consider reducing the mandatory 14-day quarantine duration required for travelers arriving in Malaysia, says the Ministry of Health.
Its Managing Director Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah (Photo) He said many countries impose a shorter period for quarantine compared to Malaysia’s mandatory 14-day resolution.
“We are aware that some countries impose shorter days for quarantine, some require seven days and others 10 days.
“We could shorten the 14-day requirement, but we will look at the current data and the risks involved.
“Any decision that is made must be supported by data,” Dr. Noor Hisham said at the ministry’s Covid-19 press conference here on Friday (December 4).
Currently, the country’s policy requires that all travelers arriving in the country at their entry points undergo a Covid-19 test.
Those who test positive will be transferred to a hospital for treatment, while those who test negative will be quarantined for 14 days at assigned centers, including hotels.
The traveler will be examined a second time, either on the 13th of their stay or if they present symptoms.
Since April 3, a total of 1,347 travelers have tested positive after arriving in the country.
On Friday, there were three import cases, involving arrivals from Indonesia, Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates.
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