No Covid-19 case in Kg Padang Jambu, Dungun - state health director

CORONAVIRUS | The Terengganu Health Department has denied a viral statement on Facebook yesterday purportedly a Covid-19 patient has been detected in Kampung Padang Jambu in Dungun.

State Health director Dr Nor Azimi Yunus said there was no Covid-19 case found in the village as falsely disseminated.

“Nonetheless, the Dungun Health Office received notification that a female teenager was having influenza-like symptoms (ILI) on Sunday (July 19).

“The girl was given treatment and warded at Hulu Terengganu Hospital for further monitoring. A PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test to detect Covid-19 was carried out and the result which came out yesterday turned out to be negative,” she said in a statement today.

Nor Azimi added that the department appreciated the concerns shown by the people in taking precautionary measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in Terengganu.

She said all members of the community were urged to raise self-awareness and not to be complacent as there is still a risk of Covid-19 infection in the community.

"Nonetheless, people are advised to obtain news from verified sources before disseminating to avoid causing unnecessary fear and panic in the community.

“The people are also reminded to comply with the recovery movement control order (MCO) which is still in effect until Aug 31, 2020 as well as to avoid crowded places and having close contacts as advised by the Health Ministry.

“Adhere to 3W which is frequently washing hands with soap and water, wearing a face mask in public places and warning against having close contact,” Nor Azimi said.

- Bernama

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