Sivanesan: Man believed to carry coronavirus visited Pusing, but status still not confirmed

IPOH: Perak Health Committee chairman A. Sivanesan (pic) clarifies that a man believed to be carrying the novel coronavirus had indeed visited Pusing in Batu Gajah.

When contacted, he said the man has not been confirmed as a patient yet, and is currently being monitored at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital.

"We can confirm that a man suspected of having the coronavirus did visit Pusing but

we cannot confirm whether he is really a carrier," Sivanesan said.

"The man had gone for check-ups at private clinics before being referred to the hospital.

"We are now waiting for his laboratory test report, which should be ready in two days' time," he added.

Sivanesan had on Monday (Feb 10) denied that a coronavirus patient had visited Pusing, which is the patient's hometown.

This followed a report by a Chinese daily that the man had returned during the Chinese New Year celebration.

Sivanesan said the man was reportedly stable for now.

"We are also monitoring his family," he said, but declined to elaborate further.

"As of now, there are still no reported cases in the state so there's no reason to fear," he added.