Malaysia

New Covid-19 cluster in Penang after condo resident tests positive

Health authorities carry out sanitisation at Butterworth residence today

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 24 Oct 2020 7:31PM

New Covid-19 cluster in Penang after condo resident tests positive
Malaysia today records 1,228 coronavirus cases, taking its total to 25,742. – The Vibes file pic, October 24, 2020

by Arulldas Sinnappan

BUTTERWORTH – A new Covid-19 cluster has been detected here after a resident of a luxury condominium tested positive for the disease.

Health authorities today conducted checks at the condo in question, using loudhailers to address tenants of the two blocks and carrying out sanitisation.

The coronavirus patient lives in Tower B.

The condo, which has a total of 420 units, has been cordoned off.

It is believed that health personnel have made arrangements to screen all residents.

Penang Health Department director Dr Asmayani Khalib could not be reached for comment.

Malaysia today recorded 1,228 Covid-19 cases, its highest-ever daily tally, taking the national total to 25,742. – The Vibes, October 24, 2020

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