The former prime minister had recently come into contact with an individual who later tested positive for the virus. FMTNews Covid19
PETALING JAYA: Dr Mahathir Mohamad has tested negative for Covid-19, an aide to the former prime minister has confirmed.It was previously reported that Mahathir was spending 14 days in quarantine at home, after taking a picture with an individual who later tested positive for Covid-19.
In an interview with TV3, he said he was adhering to the requirement to be quarantined and that he had undergone a test for the virus. Mahathir, a medical doctor, said people should stay put in their homes instead of returning to their kampungs during the movement control order period ending on March 31.
As of today, 1,306 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the country, with 10 deaths recorded so far.Subscribe to our newsletter and get news delivered to your mailbox.
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