All major entry points in Malaysia, including the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), are under an Ebola virus alert as the World Health Organisation (WHO) scrambles to contain the outbreak in West Africa.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam told reporters that the Malaysian government was stepping up preparations to prevent the highly contagious disease from reaching Malaysia.
Clear instructions have been given to officers at the entry points on what to do to prevent transmissions from travellers. "Preventive measures include identifying and handling passengers with symptoms, immediately alerting the ministry and referring cases to the nearest hospital.
The National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre must also be notified," he said. Similar steps to screen the health of passengers are being taken by airports and airlines around the world, in line with WHO and International Air Transport Association guidelines.
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