FIRST CLUSTER OF COVID-19 CASES IN MALAYSIA: PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE AND CHALLENGES
Abstract
SUMMARY
This research article highlights the first cluster of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia which originated from a group of foreign tourists. The cluster involved 3 cases from 8 close contacts of a COVID-19 case, who was visiting Singapore for holidays. The public health responses and challenges in containing the outbreak we also underlined with the focus on rapid and effective risk communication between relevant authorities in different countries.
Keywords: COVID-19, first cluster, Malaysia, public health response