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Research: Malaysia’s COVID-19 Testing Rate Is Higher Than ASEAN & Some European Countries

today26 March 2020

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Malaysia is said to be handling the COVID-19 pandemic well due to its high testing rate, sufficient critical care beds, and Movement Control Order (MCO)

In a research paper titled Add Malaysia to Asia Infection Curve, JP Morgan, an investment and research firm headquartered in New York City, said Malaysia practises an “aggressive” testing strategy, which is far superior to all its ASEAN peers and even some European countries, reported Bernama.

According to the findings, Malaysia tests 482 individuals for COVID-19 per million capita. When compared to other ASEAN countries, Malaysia’s testing rate is four to 81 times higher.

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Written by: Varesha


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