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[RESEARCH] 275 ways to reduce spread of COVID-19 post-MCO

Posted by Su Linon 16th April 202016th April 2020in COVID-19, ResearchLeave a comment

Researchers at Cambridge University had identified 275 ways to reduce transmission of the coronavirus including phased re-opening of schools, businesses and open spaces to keep people physically apart.

[Q&A] MCO and mental health

Posted by Su Linon 2nd April 20205th April 2020in COVID-19, Q&ALeave a comment

16 days has passed since the Restricted Movement Order (RMO) was implemented. What goes on the minds of those who stayed home and also the front-liners, in terms of their mental health? We speak to Universiti Malaya Specialist Centre consultant psychiatrist Associate Prof. Dr Amer Siddiq Amer Nordin on this subject matter