By Mustakim Ramli
SHAH ALAM, Dec 7 — The state executive council meeting has approved a RM10.7 million allocation to continue and strengthen the management programme for Covid-19 Assessment Centres (CAC) said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.
He said the allocation will also be used to monitor patients undergoing self-quarantine via the SELangkah app.
“This is our preparedness in facing the possibility of a new wave, or the increase of new Covid-19 cases, since the discovery of the Omicron variant could cause it to spread.
“In response to the problems and constraints, the state government will also contribute equipment needed by CACs, including laptops, tablets, printers, and oximeters, which are collectively worth RM298,988. The contributions will be channeled through the Selangor State Health Department,” Amirudin said during a press conference at the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Building earlier today.
He added that approximately 618,980 patients have been recorded or are being monitored via SELangkah, as of November 26.
“Throughout its operation, the SELangkah system has identified 38,809 cases in which the patients health status declined while undergoing home isolation,” Amirudin said.
Earlier on July 24, the Health Ministry instructed asymtomatic Covid-19 patients to undergo home quarantine for a period of 10 days.
Deputy Health Director (Public Health) Datuk Dr Chong Chee Kheong said such individuals must report themselves online via the MySejahtera or SELangkah apps.
“Covid-19 tests prioritise symptomatic individuals. However all symptomatic cases must be evaluated, be it physically at CACs or the relevant District Health Office, or online,” he said.
