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Azalina tests positive for Covid-19

Umno’s Pengerang MP apologises to those she had been in contact with recently

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 17 Mar 2022 4:15PM

Azalina tests positive for Covid-19
Former deputy speaker Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said says she hopes anyone who has come in contact with her over the last 48 hours will screen themselves immediately. – Bernama pic, March 17, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – Pengerang MP Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has been confirmed to be infected with Covid-19 today, following a PCR test conducted in Parliament.

Taking to Twitter today, the former deputy speaker expressed her sincere apologies to anyone that she had been in direct contact with during her prior engagements.

“I hope that anyone who has come into contact with me over the last 48 hours will screen themselves immediately,” she said in her statement.

Azalina was present at the Dewan Rakyat today for the morning session.

According to the Dewan Rakyat question list for today’s session posted on its website, the Johor lawmaker’s question on the number of deaths in Immigration Department custody was sixth on the list.

The question was answered by Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Mohamad Said.

In line with the current SOPs set by the Health Ministry, all MPs and aides attending Parliament are required to undergo a mandatory Covid-19 screening every Monday and Wednesday. – The Vibes, March 17, 2022

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