We’re going into day 3 of the Movement Control Order, and everyone is doing all they can to help curb the spread of COVID-19, especially those working on the frontlines.
Recently, a video of a security guard working at a government hospital went viral on Twitter. In the video, the security guard was seen reminding the public about the visitation hours at the hospital, amidst the global pandemic.
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“For everyone’s information, only two visitors are allowed for one patient,” he said.
“Children below the age of 12 are not allowed to visit patients in hospital wards” he added firmly.
Tolong la faham, nak melawat pon jgn la bawak kanak2 bawah umur....
— PadukaLara 🅙 (@fazliwazil_) March 18, 2020
SRC: WSG pic.twitter.com/IvTNW3lseT
The video had since been retweeted by more than 33K users, one of which was the official account for the Ministry of Health (MOH) reiterating the same advice.
Semua hospital KKM telah memendekkan waktu lawatan bagi mengelak penularan jangkitan #COVID19 di hospital.
— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) March 18, 2020
Golongan berisiko tinggi perlu elak ke hospital jika tiada ke urusan penting.
*Terbaiklah cara encik guard kita menerangkan kpd org ramai. https://t.co/uuGT29kqYq
MOH praised the delivery of the security guard while adding that all MOH hospitals have shortened their visiting times to prevent the spread of COVID19 infections in hospitals. Especially for high-risk people, they should try to avoid visiting the hospital if there is no urgent need for it.
Many also agreed with the extra measures taken by both MOH and the frontliners in protecting the public against the deadly virus.
Tolong naikkan pangkat abg ni dari 3 bintang ke 3 crown sekali dgn keris silang 👍
— AMateo Kovacic (@ammAsyraf) March 18, 2020
Budaya melawat pesakit setakat nak hantar makanan ni dah boleh dihentikan buat masa sekarang ni wabak tengah menggila. Macam lah hospital tak ada provide makanan kat pesakit sibuk nau nak hantar makanan 😓
— Maryam Nadiah (@maryamnadiah) March 18, 2020
Budaya melawat pesakit setakat nak hantar makanan ni dah boleh dihentikan buat masa sekarang ni wabak tengah menggila. Macam lah hospital tak ada provide makanan kat pesakit sibuk nau nak hantar makanan 😓
— Maryam Nadiah (@maryamnadiah) March 18, 2020
Haishh.. Jgn sampai pengawal ni emo.. Polis dh emo dh smlm. Rini dh kena perli.. Dgr la ckp sama.. pic.twitter.com/4gMQl5ArCG
— Udang Padang (@HatiSusah) March 18, 2020
In the past few days, many have been reported to be taking the Movement Control Order rather lightly, by not staying at home and practising social distancing.
In another video, a hospital staff was also seen reminding visitors who were queuing up inside the hospital that there will be no visitors allowed during this period. Only one guardian is allowed per patient and only after he/she has registered with the hospital for a special guardian card that would allow for visitation.
The hospital staff also advised visitors to practise social distancing whenever they are in public areas as it has proven effective in decreasing the transmission of the coronavirus.
Jangan pergi hospital juga guys. Please please please. 🙏🙏🙏 #StayAtHome pic.twitter.com/KE7s77dKiq
— Ed Junaidi #StayAtHome 🐾 (@edjunaidi) March 19, 2020
Let’s all do our part and help all the frontliners by obeying the orders given during this pressing time. Help them, help us.
By: Siti Farhana Sheikh Yahya
