Questions about issues - Impact Like SARS Virus Attacks:

What are the steps that have been, are and will be taken by the Ministry on this issue, and how the Ministry to address these issues in subtle



Given that many foreign tourists also come visit the country is from the Middle East
Lately many pilgrims State (28,000 people) and will perform the hajj in Mecca and Medina
Memo From: Head of Corporate Communications, dated 24 September 2012

Answer:

Until 26 September 2012 the WHO has confirmed there are two (2) positive cases confirmed as novel coronavirus. However until now, no similar incidents detected among the contacts of the two cases.

For the record coronavirus is common viruses causing common cold infections in humans. Mode of transmission is like the influenza virus infection through droplets (droplet) either by coughing or sneezing and is spread through the air. In most cases, coronavirus infections are mild. However, in certain circumstances such as the elderly and patients with chronic diseases as well as immune deficiency syndrome (immunocompromised), complications can occur such as the respiratory system and the kidneys.

Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) would like to remind the public, especially to the pilgrims to stay in shape, practicing manners cough (cough etiquette) and practice good personal hygiene at all times. In addition to people, especially to those who come from countries suspected occurrence of a novel coronavirus spread of infections listed by WHO and respiratory symptoms such as cough or shortness of breath or a sore throat and did not heal after three days, to get treatment from any doctor clinic or hospital.

For monitoring the state of Malaysian pilgrims receiving treatment at the facility in the Holy Land pilgrimage fund, the medical team in the Holy Land Malaysia will send a report of cases treated regularly to the Ministry of Health.

Health inspection team will be stationed at every airport that handles the return of pilgrims this for fever screening and conducting preliminary screening and referral of cases to the hospital if they need further examination and treatment.

At this time, WHO has not issued any advice on international travel restrictions. However, the MOH is and will continue to monitor the progress of this situation and take precautionary measures necessary, in accordance with any updated information notified by the WHO from time to time.

ADVICE TO THE HAJJ PILGRIMS

Make sure you take care of personal hygiene at all times.
Frequently wash your hands with clean water right manner, ie in the 7 steps to wash their hands or use detergent (hand sanitizer).
Need to cover your mouth and nose with nose and mouth protector (surgical mask) if you cough or sneeze.
Avoid being in dusty areas or crowded. Keep bystanders away from the people who have fever, cough or sneeze.
If need be in the dusty and crowded areas please use the nose and mouth protector (surgical mask) to avoid infection.
The pilgrims are advised to drink enough water to avoid dehydration occurs.
Seek treatment at the clinic / hospital near if you have symptoms or signs as follows:
Fever
Cough
Pharyngitis
Breathless

(For pilgrims unhealthy please follow the doctor's advice)

When the pilgrims returned home and experienced the following symptoms: fever, cough, sore throat and shortness of breath during the period of inactivity, please seek treatment at the clinic / hospital nearby.

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