A total of 21 sub-districts in Kuala Terengganu will be placed under the enhanced movement control order (MCO) from this Sunday (May 30) until June 12 to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Senior Minister (Security) Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the sub-districts involved are Manir; Bukit Besar; Pengadang Buluh; Belara; Paloh; Kubang Parit; Serada; Rengas; Chendering; Bandar; Chabang Tiga; Kepong; Gelugur Kedai; Kuala Ibai; Atas Tol; Tok Jamal; Losong; Batu Buruk; Pekan Chabang Tiga; Pulau pulau, and Gelugur Raja.
He said the Health Ministry found a significant increase in cases this month, which was 349 cases or 370 percent for a period of two weeks in the localities.
“Besides that, 46 positive Covid-19 cases were recorded as a result of symptomatic screening and they were detected in almost all sub-districts in Kuala Terengganu.
“The enhanced MCO is being enforced to restrict movement in areas at risk to curb Covid-19 infection," he said in a statement on the movement control order (MCO) today.
[More to follow] - Mkini
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