KUALA LUMPUR (July 26): A total of 2,897 individuals, who had returned from overseas as of Friday, are not yet deemed fit to be released from home quarantine.
In a statement, the MoH said the home surveillance order (HSO) on 17,897 travellers had been discontinued as of Friday, with their surveillance order bracelet removed by the District Health Office (PKD).
However, 2,897 individuals had yet to submit their second Covid-19 test results (set to be conducted on the 13th day of the quarantine period). As such, the MoH said it will work closely with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to take appropriate action against them.
Meanwhile, the MoH advised travellers — who returned to Malaysia before Friday and are still under quarantine — to comply with the prescribed rules under the HSO.
Besides conducting the second Covid-19 test on the 13th day of the quarantine period and submitting the results to PKD, they must avoid contact with their family members and housemates or wear a mask if they find it difficult to maintain at least a one-metre distance from others.
They are also encouraged to download the MySejahtera application for self-assessment of their health, while the surveillance order bracelet must be kept on during the HSO period.
Meanwhile, the MoH reminded the public that the government decided on Friday that all Malaysians returning from overseas — as well as foreigners entering the country — must undergo a compulsory 14-day quarantine at government-designated quarantine stations as there is no more HSO.
Prior to June 10, during the height of the Covid-19 outbreak in the country, returnees had to be quarantined for 14 days at government-designated centres.