Flood in Yan: 14 Covid-19 patients among those evacuated


ALOR SETAR (Bernama): Fourteen Covid-19 patients with mild symptoms and 45 close contacts undergoing home quarantine in Yan were among those evacuated after their houses were inundated following the upstream rush of water at the waterfall area near Gunung Jerai on Wednesday (Aug 18).

Kedah Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the Covid-19 patients and close contacts were placed at the designated relief centre at SK Teroi.

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