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Perlis MB tests negative for Covid-19

The Perlis MB is now self-quarantining at home as he had just returned from Sabah

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 01 Oct 2020 5:00PM

Perlis MB tests negative for Covid-19
Perlis Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man is tested for Covid-19 on Monday, September 28. – Facebook pic, October 1, 2020

KANGAR – Perlis Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man has tested negative for Covid-19. 

Azlan, who confirmed this to the media today, said the result of the Covid-19 test he took on Monday had returned negative. 

However, as advised by the health authorities, he will continue to be under home quarantine until October 8. 

“Alhamdulillah, I am grateful because my test results were negative after returning from Sabah (Sept 26). Now I am quarantining myself at home as directed,” he said when contacted by reporters today.

Those arriving from Sabah are now required to undergo the Health Ministry's Home Surveillance Order (HSO) and wear a quarantine bracelet until October 10.

Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah had said that there is a need to implement prevention measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 among individuals with travel history from Sabah. – Bernama, October 1, 2020

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