KUALA LUMPUR – Five individuals tested positive for Covid-19 after undergoing screenings at air and sea entryways into Langkawi island as of noon yesterday, said Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Dr Noor Hisham said all the positive cases were Category 1 and asymptomatic.
“They have been ordered to undergo home surveillance and observation (HSO) and to be isolated for a period of 10 days,” he said in a statement today.
He said as of noon yesterday, 2,546 people were screened at air and sea entryways into the resort island of which 1,250 people were screened at four airport entryways, while 1,296 people were tested at the Kuala Perlis ferry terminal.
He said of the total, six people underwent their own RT-PCR tests before arriving at the airport with all the results negative, while 12 children under 6 did not undergo the test and were allowed to leave with their families.
Individuals who wish to travel to Langkawi under the domestic tourism bubble pilot project, which started today, must be fully vaccinated and are required to undergo Covid-19 screenings.
Meanwhile, Dr Noor Hisham reminded tourists who experience symptoms during their visit or after returning from their trip to immediately seek treatment or conduct self-tests to curb the spread of the Covid-19.
“If we take lightly the flexibility that has been given, it is not impossible for the infection situation to get worse,” he said, adding that the government must also ensure holidaymakers are fully vaccinated, that there are no Covid-19 or close contacts cases on the island.
He added that the Health Ministry (MoH) will continue to improve and facilitate the Covid-19 screening process to ensure it runs smoothly. – Bernama, September 16, 2021
