Infected Penang, Sarawak hospital staff have been isolated, no need to close, says health D-G
A file picture of Sarawak General Hospital. The Sarawak government also dismissed calls for the hospital to be locked down after about 50 staff tested positive for Covid-19. – file pic, April 29, 2020.
THERE is no need to close the Penang and Sarawak general hospitals because the infected Covid-19 healthcare workers have been isolated, said Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. “When a staff tests positive, we will do active case detection where close contacts and family members will be screened and tested. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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