There have been countless examples of HCWs being picked up as Covid-19 positive and ending up bringing down at least 10 more colleagues due to quarantine.
Department heads are also allowed to identify other job scopes related to Covid-19 management that are not listed in MOH circulars, but merit the special RM600 monthly allowance.
Two Sarawakian senior medical officers from Sibu Hospital who completed their compulsory government service last November have yet to get contract renewals.