Covid-19: Over 16k residents and staff at homes for elderly tested so far


Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Siti Zailah Mohd Yusof.

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 16,425 senior citizens and staff at homes for the elderly have undergone Covid-19 screenings in efforts to check the spread of the virus, says Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Siti Zailah Mohd Yusof.

"Together with the Health Ministry, we have screened all residents and staff at 17 institutions under the Welfare Department, involving 2,376 individuals.

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