PETALING JAYA, Sept 4 — The movements of the nation’s first Zika patient appear to be a closely guarded secret.

The authorities were not forthcoming with their answers when asked where the 58-year-old woman from Bandar Botanic, Klang, had travelled upon returning from Singapore where she was infected with the virus.

An official from the Selangor Health Department, who declined to be named, confirmed the patient visited a clinic in Taman Sri Pesona, Klang.

"Patient Zero sought treatment there. She also visited a home near the clinic located at Jalan Mempelam,” the official said.

The source said decontamination and preventative procedures were carried out in those areas.

The official added a similar operation was done at the patient’s home in Bandar Botanic and a nearby hypermarket.

"The hypermarket was inspected and the area surrounding it was fogged, including a small section of plants and undergrowth located near this hypermart.”

A Kuala Lumpur Health Department official confirmed the patient had visited a mega mall and that the building was inspected.

"But we found there were no larvae or mosquito breeding spots in the mall,” the official said.

The official said the Health Ministry had issued directives that the department not disclose the locations the patient had visited.

"They said there was no need to create public panic and that they had assessed the situation and found there was no need to inform the public where the patient went,” the official said.

"But people would want to know ... if they should get themselves checked. If they have Zika or dengue-like symptoms, then they need to get tested.”