COVID-19: 17,000 Active Cases Linked to Workplace Outbreaks, Says Health DG

Nearly 17,000 active COVID-19 cases in the country are those originating from the workplace, says Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

The Health director-general said the manufacturing sector saw a rise in infections during the third movement control order (MCO 3.0), with about 21 to 25 clusters emerging every week.

However, other sub-clusters such as government offices, construction sites and service sectors have seen a decrease since MCO 3.0 was enforced.

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“Since MCO 3.0 was implemented on 12 May, several sectors were closed and restrictions such as the work-from-home order have been put in place.

“The work-from-home order has been tightened further since May 25.

“As of now, the economic sector remains open.

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“Compared to the period before MCO 3.0, the number of new sub clusters involving the civil service, construction sites and service sector has gone down.

“However, the manufacturing sub-cluster has seen an increase from just 14 new clusters a week before MCO 3.0, to about 21 – 25 after,” said Dr Noor Hisham in a Twitter post.

Dr Noor Hisham urged those in workplaces to strictly adhere to COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOP) to avoid the transmission of the virus at work.

SOURCE
Author: Joseph Kaos Jr
Publication: The Star
Title: Covid-19: 17,000 active cases linked to workplace outbreaks, says Health DG

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