A FOREIGN Ministry (Wisma Putra) staffer has been confirmed Covid-19 positive yesterday, minister Hishammuddin Hussein said.

Hishammuddin said this is the first case in the ministry and it was detected during a health screening by the Health Ministry at Wisma Putra.

“Prior to the screening, the individual did not show any symptoms of fever, cold, cough or sore throat and the patient has been placed at Sungai Buloh Hospital for further treatment,” he said.

Hishammuddin said Wisma Putra had identified a number of staff from various divisions in the ministry including the minister’s office, who had been in close contact with the individual.

All close contacts have been ordered to undergo Covid-19 screening today. 

“In addition, they will have to undergo the mandatory home quarantine for 14 days, starting today,” he said

Hishammuddin said the Health Ministry in collaboration with the Fire and Rescue Department will disinfect Wisma Putra.

The ministry will follow the procedure for prevention and control of Covid-19 as set by the Health Ministry, he added.

“Wisma Putra will continue to ensure that social distancing is observed and good personal hygiene is maintained at all times,” he said. – Bernama, May 30, 2020.