Reopening National Border and the Threat of COVID-19 Towards Malaysia: A Systematic Review Approach

Abstract

Pandemic pneumonia caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is spreading globally at an accelerated rate, with an approximate reproductive number of 2–2.5, suggesting that two or three individuals may be infected with index patient cases. Current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) impact on disadvantaged populations and areas where there are inadequate health services to treat the infection, it is entirely dangerous and triggering serious public health emergencies. This study also highlights the review of COVID-19 for the reopening of Malaysia’s borders and puts together the new draught options for the country’s reopening. Malaysia’s border controls have been tightened to deter imported cases, mitigate locally transmitted cases, and increase the capacity of Malaysian health care facilities. The study has analysed secondary data as the primary input.The aim of thiswriting is to discuss the potential outbreak of COVID-19 in Malaysia in the event of the national border reopening and the question of COVID-19 protection and security. In order to find the required articles for reference, the literature search was performed throughout Google Scholar. The goal of the study is to express a view that can be seen by tertiary maternity units that are capable of treating those affected by the pandemic, but at the same time ensuring that the people at their heart are safe.