KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — A man from Tawau in Sabah who participated in a ‘tabligh’ gathering at Jamek Sri Petaling Mosque in Kuala Lumpur has tested positive for Covid-19.
Astro Awani reported tonight that the 58-year-old, who was admitted to Tawau Hospital on March 10 after suffering from a fever, cough and breathing difficulties, had been diagnosed with the disease.
During the gathering, he also interacted with one of the Bruneian participants who has since tested positive for Covid-19, the report added.
The event took place from February 29 to March 1 and was attended by an estimated 10,000 people.
Meanwhile, a representative of the Tawau Health Department told Astro Awani that the man’s entire family have been quarantined at home as a precautionary measure.
The rep also urged the public not to panic as the situation is under control, saying all necessary preventive measures would be carried out.
Bernama reported earlier tonight that 173 out of a total 350 'tabligh' participants from the district underwent Covid-19 testing at the Tawau Health Clinic today, with the remainder in the midst of being traced by the authorities.
Malaysians who attended the event are advised to contact the Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre via its hotline at 03-8881 0200.
