Health Ministry: Wuhan bug not found in 61 passengers detected with fever at KLIA

Published on 21 Jan 2020 8:55:49 PM

The 61 flight passengers who were found with high body temperatures at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), are not carrying the Wuhan Coronavirus, says Dr Lee Boon Chye.

The Deputy Health Minister said that after visiting KLIA to inspect thermal scanners in operation on Tuesday (Jan 21), adding that 250,000 incoming passengers were screened at the KLIA between Jan 15 and Jan 20.

Dr Lee urged those who had visited China and were suffering from flu, fever or pneumonia within 14 days of their return to seek medical treatment immediately.

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