American woman was tested twice for Covid-19, says Wan Azizah (updated)


Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail speaking to the media as Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (centre) and Health director-general Datuk Noor Hisham Abdullah look on.

PUTRAJAYA: The 83-year-old American woman who was a passenger of cruise ship MS Westerdam was tested twice before she was confirmed to be Covid-19 (novel coronavirus) positive, says Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

The Deputy Prime Minister said the Malaysian health authority adhered to international protocol when carrying out the tests.

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