Covid-19: 83 Bukit Malut residents in Langkawi test positive, says Kedah health director


ALOR SETAR (Bernama): A total of 83 residents in Kampung Bukit Malut, Langkawi, have tested positive for Covid-19 as of Monday (Aug 2) following screening tests since the area was placed under an enhanced movement control order on July 27.

Kedah Health director Dr Othman Warijo said this number was out of 186 people screened so far, of which 16 were confirmed negative while another 87 were still awaiting test results.

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