PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is still not out of the woods, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin as he reminded the public to continue adhering to Covid-19 standard operating procedures.

       Speaking at a Malaysian Family corporate contribution presentation here yesterday, he noted that Malaysia is still facing challenges.

       According to Bernama, Malaysia’s new Covid-19 cases dipped below 5,000 on Sunday and 4,885 new cases were recorded yesterday.

       “We know this is a particularly stubborn virus, it’s not going anywhere, but we have to continue to move forward, reopening safely but at the same time ensuring our public healthcare system is not crippled.”

       Khairy reminded those who have already received their appointments for a booster dose to go for it.

       “Whatever that is offered, take it. It will not only help you in terms of ensuring better coverage but also help others by bringing down the transmission risk,” he said.

       At yesterday’s event, seven entities including government-linked companies, foundations and private companies contributed non-cash contributions worth RM41.56mil to the Health Ministry.

       These include Tabung Kebajikan Pendidikan Yayasan Taiwan Buddhist which contributed various medical equipment worth RM22.6mil.