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PAS vice-president Idris Ahmad tests positive for Covid-19

He had attended a feast and meeting in some places, says Perak party commissioner Razman Zakaria

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 16 Jan 2021 8:00PM

PAS vice-president Idris Ahmad tests positive for Covid-19
PAS vice-president Idris Ahmad is being treated at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh. – Facebook pic, January 16, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – PAS vice-president Idris Ahmad tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday after being informed by health officials.

The matter was confirmed by Perak PAS commissioner Razman Zakaria to the New Straits Times today.

“He returned to his hometown in Perak after attending a feast and meeting in some places.

“The Health Department Office had contacted him yesterday evening to inform that he tested positive for Covid-19.

“Idris will be placed under quarantine following all guidelines of Covid-19 infection set by the Health Ministry,” Razman was quoted as saying.

The news site also reported that Idris is being treated at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh. – The Vibes, January 16, 2021

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