MCO extended as deaths pile up
The movement control order (MCO) has been extended and we’ll all be stuck at home till April 14, at the very least. It’s a necessary move, but also one that will hammer our economy and cause the loss of 2.4 million jobs.
Meanwhile, the country saw its deadliest day yesterday with five Covid-19 patients dying, bringing the total death toll to 20. And the worst may yet to be as the Health Ministry confirmed what a research house had said previously – that there’s the possibility the infection rate could peak next month at 6,000 cases or more.
And this is a crucial PSA: Blood bank supplies are dwindling. The National Blood Centre is appealing for donors to come forward and replenish supplies. It has also released a list of dos and don’ts for blood donation during the pandemic. Come on, folks. Let’s do what we can! Also, please forward this email via Whatsapp or social media so more people are aware of the blood shortage.
Also, we hope you guys are coping as well as can be expected with Covid-19 and the MCO. Drop us an email to let us know how you’re keeping yourselves from going nuts at home (we could use the advice!). But most importantly: stay safe, stay strong.