"This is a small side effect after immunization, there are no warnings of greater danger. I hope Malaysians remain open-minded and do not be influenced by social media that is not based on proof, arguments and facts. We must check the facts."

Despite the fatigue and exhaustion, Fazila Hamdan, 29, had to continue driving after four relief centres had reached their full capacity.

Dr Yap Choon Fong: My family and friends were also concerned about my risk of exposure to the virus. In fact, they advised me to apply for a transfer to another unit but I refused because we were experiencing a shortage of staff at the clinic. I was aware that as a frontliner, I shouldn’t be selfish. I then set aside my fears and continued to serve… I strived to fight the COVID-19 pandemic (with my colleagues).

Temerloh district police chief ACP Mohd Yusri Othman said the incident occurred at about 6.30 pm yesterday when the victim, Isyraf Muhammad, 41, was believed to have touched an iron pole of a garage in the flooded compound of the house.

Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob: The flood victims will also be supplied with face masks and to wear it at all times while the relief centre committee should place family members in the same cubicle.

On Monday, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah was reported to have said that cross-border travel between districts and states, as well as being involved in social activities were seen to have contributed to at least 14 clusters of Covid-19 infections since Dec 7.

PAIP has sent a water tanker to affected locations — and most importantly to temporary flood centres — while distributing potable water as well.

Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri said foreign workers who were not sent by their employers to undergo Covid-19 screening would have their work permits terminated and deemed illegal to work in the country.

Selangor once again posted the most number of new cases with another 509 reported today; Johor came in second with 428 new cases, followed by Sabah with 383 cases and Kuala Lumpur with 313 cases.

“Qra, backed and led by one of the co-founders of Ben’s Independent Grocers (BiG) — David [Tseng] — is slated to open its doors this month,” one source said.