Avoid shaking hands and wear a mask, Liow advises people

Don’t shake hands – that’s the advice given by Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow to those having influenza-like symptoms.

This is to minimise the risk of having the Influenza A (H1N1) virus from being transmitted locally.

People are, instead, advised to bow their heads in greeting or place their right hand on the upper left side of their chest to show respect.

Although there has been no recorded cases being transmitted locally, Liow urged those with flu-like symptoms to wear masks and refrain from shaking hands with others.