Coronavirus: 25 people test negative in Sabah, says state Health Dept


Datuk Dr Christina Rundi (second left) with Datuk Frankie Poon (second right) during the launch of the 'Sabah Healthline' WhatsApp hotline.

KOTA KINABALU: As of Tuesday (Jan 28), 25 cases involving China nationals who were under surveillance for suspected coronavirus have all tested negative, says the Sabah Health Department.

State Health director Datuk Dr Christina Rundi said on Thursday (Jan 30) that the tourists who came in via Kota Kinabalu were referred to the department by their hotels or at entry points to the state.

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