PUTRAJAYA: Since February, more than 600 healthcare workers in Malaysia have been infected with Covid-19, said Health Minister (MoH) Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.
Of the number, 406 are government hospital workers, while the rest are attached to private and university hospitals.
Dr Adham said that aside from medical treatments, infected Health Ministry (MoH) workers are provided with psychosocial support through the ministry's Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC).
"Those affected, besides having sessions with psychiatrists, will continue with treatment. Also, they will not be allowed to treat Covid-19 patients any longer," he told the media after launching the "Putrajaya In Orange" event in conjunction with World Patient Safety Day 2020 here yesterday.
He said among the concerns raised by infected MoH workers are stress from being away from family, having to comply with strict standard operating procedures (SOPs), exhaustion, and issues concerning the Covid-19 special allowance.
On World Patient Safety Day 2020, Dr Adham said three buildings and two bridges here will be lit orange for four nights beginning last night
The structures involved are the Prime Minister's Office, the Communications and Multimedia Ministry, Zenith Hotel and the Seri Warisan and Seri Saujana bridges.
"This is a symbol of solidarity with and commitment to the safety of patients, and a sign of appreciation for all healthcare workers for their sacrifices in ensuring the safety of patients, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic," he said. - Bernama