MOH: Order differs from Emergency
Published on: Saturday, July 31, 2021
By: Bernama
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PUTRAJAYA: The Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Declaration of Infected Local Areas) (Extension of Operation) (No.2) Order 2021, which was gazetted on July 21, differs from the Proclamation of Emergency, according to the Health Ministry (MOH).In a statement Thursday, MOH said the order was made under subsection 11(1) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) which gives the Health Minister the power to declare any area as an infected local area.
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“The order, which seeks to extend the declaration of infected local areas, came into effect on March 18, 2020, and has been extended from Aug 2 to Dec 31, 2021,” the statement read.
MOH said through the order, the law can be enforced through directives by authorised officers to prevent and control infectious diseases.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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