KUCHING: Bandar Kuching Member of Parliament Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen has been tested positive for Covid-19, a posting on his official Facebook page revealed today.
He is now under quarantine at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH).
Dr Yii said on March 2, he had close contact with his colleague Sarikei MP Andrew Wong Ling Biu, who was tested positive Covid-19.
“The Health Department last night released the results of the Covid-19 test for both myself and Chong Chieng Jen (MP Stampin MP) which showed that he had been tested negative (-ve) for the virus, but I have tested positive (+ve) for Covid-19.
“I was then admitted late last night and is currently quarantined at SGH for further monitoring based on the standard procedures set by the Health Ministry.
“I am still asymptomatic and in stable condition. The test here in the ward also showed that I have no fever and all vital signs are normal.
“I had contact with Wong on March 2. However, for the past 14 days, I have not shown symptoms typical of the virus.”
Dr Yii said the Health Department was also working to trace other possible contacts and the source of infection.
“The department has given the assurance that all necessary precautions will be taken including to identify and contact those in close proximity with me for further investigation or test if needed.
“We also would like to reassure members of the public who came into contact with me to not panic but to continue to take the necessary precautions to avoid the spread of the virus.
“I was also informed that I have been asymptomatic for the past 2 weeks, thus the risk of me being highly infectious is much lower.”
As of now, eight positive Covid-19 cases have been recorded in Sarawak today, bringing the state’s tally to 42 cases.
A State Disaster Management Committee spokesman in a statement said five of the cases are currently under treatment at SGH and two at the Sibu Hospital.