First detected in Hubei, China, in mid-December 2019, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread rapidly. It is transmitted from severely infected individuals to their direct or close contact through breathing droplets and contaminated surfaces. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended some preventive measures to curb the virus. Among others are washing hands with soap and water, using hand sanitisers, wearing face masks, and practising social distancing. This study aims to identify the level of COVID-19 prevention in Malaysia and determine the most commonly practised preventive measures among Malaysians. The study involved 1,230 participants who were recruited through convenience sampling techniques. Data were collected through a set of questionnaires, which were analysed using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences version 26. The results indicated that the level of preventive measures among Malaysians was high (M=3.3). Social distancing (M= 3.75) was the most commonly practised preventive action, followed by staying at home (M=3.72).
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