GEORGE TOWN: Gleneagles Hospital Penang reported today that two staff members have contracted Covid-19.
In a statement today, the hospital said that both employees are family members who were previously identified as patients under investigation (PUIs).
It said they were promptly transferred to the Penang General Hospital for confirmation of their diagnosis and management.
"All staff who had been in contact with the PUIs were immediately contact traced and placed under quarantine in accordance with guidelines by the Health Ministry (MOH), with Covid-19 tests carried out on them.
"Terminal cleaning of all affected areas was conducted in accordance with infection control guidelines," it said.
It added that Gleneagles Hospital Penang adheres to infection control policies and processes and practises extensive preventive measures to keep its staff and patients safe, and will continue to do so.
"The hospital managed both cases promptly and appropriately according to guidelines from the MOH.
"Clinical services at Gleneagles Hospital Penang are not affected, and patients can continue with their existing care plans at the hospital knowing that they are in a safe environment," it added.
Since January this year, Gleneagles Hospital Penang has been practising multiple preventive measures, including limiting entry points to the hospital and checking the temperature and symptoms of everyone who comes to the hospital.