12,870 Amanjaya Residents Were Screened For COVID-19

A total of 12,870 Amanjaya residents in Kedah have been screened for COVID-19 so far.

According to BERNAMA, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah said that of the total, one person tested positive, 12, 687 tested negative while 182 others were still awaiting results.

12,870 amanjaya residents were screened for covid-19Photo via The Leaders Online

9,490 people have yet to undergo the COVID-19 screening.

He said in a statement on Wednesday (2 August): “Although the estimation is still under review, the Ministry of Health urges and appeals to those who have yet to undergo screening to immediately go to the screening centres which have been provided.”

The Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) in Amanjaya has been enforced since 28 August, and it involves a total of 22,360 individuals, comprising 265 households.

12,870 amanjaya residents were screened for covid-19Photo via Selangor Journal

Meanwhile, in Port Klang, Selangor, one woman tested positive for COVID-19 from the MV Glen Cluster, said Dr. Noor Hisham.

“She was identified following active case detection and close contact screening.”

“As of today, 58 people have been screened with three of them testing positive, 16 negative and 39 still awaiting their results,” he said.

Do not take the SOPs for granted, Malaysians, it’s there for a reason! The virus is still among us so please take care of yourself and the people around you. 

Wear a mask when you’re out and about and don’t forget to wash your hands regularly! 

By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat

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