Dr M in quarantine after exposure

PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pic) is observing self-quarantine after being in close contact with someone suspected of having Covid-19.It is believed that the 95-year-old had taken a picture with a lawmaker suspected of having Covid-19.

“He is under self-quarantine, ” said an aide briefly.

In an exclusive interview with TV3’s Buletin Utama, Dr Mahathir has shared his experience under quarantine at home.

“I will follow (self-quarantine). It is important in addressing this problem, we have to be disciplined.

“We must self-quarantine at home for 14 days. If we do that, there will be less possibility of the virus spreading to other people, ” he said. “So, now, I am just at home. I cannot go out, I also cannot meet people. I cannot shake hands and others. However, Alhamdullilah, it is not so hard for me.”

Meanwhile, according to a post on his official Facebook page on March 17, Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen said he had tested positive for Covid-19.

He is now under quarantine at Sarawak General Hospital.

Dr Yii said on March 2, he had close contact with his colleague, Sarikei MP Andrew Wong Ling Biu, who tested positive for Covid-19 on March 15

He said the state Health Department was also working to trace other possible contacts and source of infection.

Yesterday, DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng wrote on Instagram that he tested negative for Covid-19.