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Targeted EMCO in 4 Kedah localities due to Covid-19 cases

Aug 03, 2020

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5 schools in Kedah have been closed and a targeted enhanced MCO has been ordered in 4 localities following the growing number of Covid-19 cases linked to the Sivagangga cluster in the state.

This will affect those in parts of Kubang Pasu and Padang Terap living within 1km radius of a restaurant in Kubang Pasu, in which the owner is said to have tested positive for Covid-19.

The Health Ministry says 20 people in the Sivagangga cluster had been found to have been infected with Covid-19, most of which are Malaysians.

This comes as we reported 14 new Covid-19 cases yesterday, bringing our overall tally to just under 9,000.

There are currently 210 active cases.

The government will step up efforts to help youth succeed including in education under Budget 2021.

The Finance Ministry says youth are the main contributor to the nation’s development agenda, adding that they have been at the forefront in helping communities affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

It is also planning to provide a platform for youth to expand their knowledge of financial management.

Bollywood MegsStar Amitabh Bachchan has been discharged from hospital, 3 weeks after being treated for Covid-19.

However, his actor-son Abishek, who was admitted at the same time, will remain in hospital, while his daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Rai, and granddaughter were discharged last week.

Amitabh's discharge came as India's Home Minister, Amit Shah who is also Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s right-hand man had tested positive for the virus.