Passengers from Wuhan to be screened due to outbreak of respiratory illness


KUALA LUMPUR: Health authorities here will carry out temperature screening of passengers arriving on flights from Wuhan, China following the recent outbreak of a mysterious respiratory illness there.

The move comes after health authorities in Wuhan confirmed on Tuesday (Dec 31) that 27 people had fallen ill with an unknown strain of viral pneumonia, with the numbers rising to 44 as of Friday (Jan 3).

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

For the safety of visitors to the digital world
Think twice before wrapping that gift
Significant decline in dengue deaths
Subject to the law, whether they like it or not
New eGates to speed up Johor land crossings
Lawas community prepares for Christmas months ahead of time
Kuching’s landmark cat statue ready for festivities�
Two injured in tanker truck, trailer collision
No panda-monium yet at Zoo Negara
Teachers relieved SPLKPM scrapped

Others Also Read