With more than half of BID cases were unaware Covid-19 had caused the death, Malaysia’s Health Ministry says people should immediately bring their elderly family members showing mild symptoms to the nearest health facilities.
“Based on a survey we did, more than 50 percent of family members of those who died assumed they had minor issues and did not refer them to a health facility quickly.
“When they finally realised (it was Covid-19), it was already too late as they had died at home or outside a health facility,” Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says.
“Especially those who have elderly parents or family members, if they have any symptoms – be it high fever or a persistent cough – please seek medical assistance immediately and bring them to a health facility as soon as possible,” he stresses.
