PAS vice-president Idris Ahmad has tested positive for Covid-19 after becoming a close contact to a party member from Kelantan.

A PAS leader had confirmed with Malaysiakini that a viral message spread through social media about Idris’ diagnosis was true.

“Legitimate,” the leader, who declined to be named, said when asked about the viral message.

The viral message, which appeared to be written by Idris himself, said he had been told by Health Ministry officials...