Malaysia

Putra Specialist Hospital employee tests positive for Omicron

Patient in Melaka, undergoing treatment, quarantine

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 27 Dec 2021 3:47PM

Putra Specialist Hospital employee tests positive for Omicron
PSHMSB says that the concerned staff had earlier gone for the umrah pilgrimage and tested positive for the Covid-19 variant, Omicron, at the airport upon returning on December 25. – Putra Specialist Hospital Melaka Facebook pic, December 27, 2021

MELAKA – Putra Specialist Hospital (Melaka) Sdn Bhd (PSHMSB) has confirmed that one of its staff who tested positive for the Covid-19 variant Omicron is currently being treated and placed under quarantine order as per the Health Ministry’s (MoH) guidelines.

PSHMSB in a statement today, said the concerned staff had earlier gone for the umrah pilgrimage and tested positive at the airport upon returning.

“The genomic result was confirmed to be of the Omicron variant on December 25. The staff did not report to work since her return from umrah and had no contact with patients or other PSHMSB staff,’’ said the statement.

Due to that, PSHMSB said that it has taken all necessary precautionary measures, as the safety of its patients, visitors, doctors and staff is paramount.

“PSHMSB will continue to work closely with MoH on any further follow-up measures that may be required. As for the operation of the hospital, it remains as usual and patients shall continue with existing care plans at the hospital by adhering to all safety precautions,” the statement said. – Bernama, December 27, 2021

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