They were called up for the tests through the contact tracing app, says chief minister. FMTNews Covid19
Contact tracing tests have been carried out in Penang after new infections were reported.
GEORGE TOWN: More than 100 people in Penang have been called up through the contact tracing app to undergo Covid-19 tests, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said today. He said most of them were tested negative for the disease while others are still waiting for the results. “At this moment, contact tracing is very important and those who are suspected have to undergo testing, isolation and treatment, if necessary,” he said at a press conference here today.
Earlier, the health ministry had announced that 13 new Covid-19 cases have been detected. Three cases were in mainland Penang’s Seberang Perai Tengah district: Mukim 11 and Mukim 1 .FOR THE LATEST DATA ON THE COVID-19 SITUATION IN MALAYSIA
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New Zealand reaches 100-day milestone without Covid-19 transmissionsCitizens are now enjoying a near-normal, pre-coronavirus lifestyle with no social distancing. FMTNews NZ
Read more »
Covid-19: Contact tracing involving over 100 people carried out after new cases reported in PenangGEORGE TOWN: Contact tracing involving more than 100 people has been made in relation to the positive Covid-19 cases reported in Penang on Sunday (Aug 9), says Chow Kon Yeow.
Read more »
New Zealand records 100 days without domestic virus case but warns against complacencyWELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand marked 100 days without a domestic transmission of the coronavirus on Sunday, but warned against complacency as countries like Vietnam and Australia which once had the virus under control now battle a resurgence in infections.
Read more »
Police seize over 100 suspected stolen bikes at London address | Malay MailLONDON, Aug 8 — Police have seized 118 stolen bicycles at a single address in north London, an unusually large haul even in a city where bike theft is endemic. The bicycles are worth an estimated total of more than £30,000 pounds (RM163,991), the Metropolitan Police said, adding that two men...
Read more »