Employers can be penalised for stopping workers from self-quarantine

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Published on 10 May 2021 7:42:19 PM

Employers who prevent workers from undergoing self-quarantine while waiting for their Covid-19 test results can be penalised under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342), says Health Minister Datuk Dr Adham Baba.

The Health Minister said that on Monday (May 10), adding that action can also be taken if employers do not allow their workers, either suspected cases or those being tested, to go into self-quarantine until the results are obtained.

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news, malaysia, coronavirus , dr adham baba , health ministry , swab tests, covid-19, cluster , quarantine, penalties , employers