PASIR MAS, Nov 13 — A flood victim at the Sri Kiambang temporary relief centre here tested positive for Covid-19 after undergoing a screening test.
The man, in his 30s, has now been isolated in a separate room from the rest of the evacuees.
Kelantan health director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin said the man was the first flood evacuee to test positive for Covid-19 in the state.
He said all of his close contacts will be screened and placed in isolation as well.
Dr Zaini also advised flood evacuees who show symptoms of Covid-19 to immediately report the matter to relief centre workers. — Bernama
