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As Covid-19 numbers fall, MP points to lower testing
Published:  Jun 8, 2021 7:08 PM
Updated: 11:08 AM
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As the number of new Covid-19 cases reported lately has been trending downwards, an opposition lawmaker warned that the public and the authorities should be mindful that testing had also dropped.

Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said the falling number of new Covid-19 cases was meaningless unless it is adjusted for the lower number of test and positive rate.

"In a way, this is giving a sense of false security over the real situation in our country. You cannot try to 'game the system' by testing less...


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