The Ministry of Health has directed the Institute of Medical Research (IMR) to conduct studies on mutation of the Covid-19 virus to learn more of its characteristics.<br /><br />Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that on Monday when asked about the new Covid-19 strain, known as G614, believed to be spreading from Europe to the United States.<br /><br />Dr Noor Hisham added that the studies could also help his ministry to develop the vaccine and determine treatment for Covid-19 patients.<br /><br />WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news<br />SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar<br />LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline
