Putra Specialist Hospital employee tests positive for Omicron
Putra Specialist Hospital (Melaka) Sdn Bhd has confirmed that one of its staff who tested positive for the Covid-19 variant Omicron is currently being treated and placed under quarantine order as per the Ministry of Health (MOH) guidelines.
The hospital said in a statement today that the concerned staff had earlier gone for the umrah pilgrimage and tested positive on returning at the airport...
Putra Specialist Hospital (Melaka) Sdn Bhd has confirmed that one of its staff who tested positive for the Covid-19 variant Omicron is currently being treated and placed under quarantine order as per the Ministry of Health (MOH) guidelines.
The hospital said in a statement today that the concerned staff had earlier gone for the umrah pilgrimage and tested positive on returning at the airport.
“The genomic result was confirmed to be of the Omicron variant on Dec 25. The staff did not report to work since her return from umrah and had no contact with patients or the hospital staff,’’ the statement said.
Due to that, Putra Specialist Hospital said that it has taken all necessary precautionary measures, as the safety of it patients, visitors, doctors and staff was paramount.
“The hospital will continue to work closely with MOH on any further follow-up measure that may be required.
As for the operation of the hospital, it remains as usual and patients shall continue with existing care plans at the hospital by adhering to all safety precautions,” the statement said.
- Bernama
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