Two M'sians on quarantined cruise ship test positive for coronavirus, says Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR: Health Ministry confirms Tuesday (Feb 18) that two Malaysians on board the Diamond Princess cruise liner quarantined in Japan have tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus.

Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, in a post on his official Facebook page, said the two were currently being looked after by Japanese authorities.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Diamond Princess , Cruise , Coronavirus , Covid-19 , Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah , Health Ministry

Next In Nation
King wants corruption stamped out
Cops nab 72 in raid on Klang cockfighting den
Sultan Ibrahim opens fifth session of 15th Parliament
MetMalaysia issues advisory on tropical storm Nokaen
Teacher accused of cutting off student's headscarf transferred to another school, says State Education Director
Social media user sorry for viral Zumba in school uniform video
20 motorcycles destroyed in Perak house fire
Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections: 196 police personnel to cast early votes on Jan 20
Teen girl taken in parked car, later found safe in Shah Alam
Two found charred in car fire at Jitra Toll Plaza

Trending in News

Others Also Read

Load more

Copyright © 1995- Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.