First case of Omicron variant detected in Malaysia, says KJ

PETALING JAYA: The first case of the Covid-19 variant Omicron has been detected in Malaysia, says Khairy Jamaluddin.

The Health Minister said the case involved a non-citizen traveller from South Africa.

“Eight close contacts of the detected Omicron case will undergo RT-PCR swab tests today.

“Travellers arriving at KLIA from high-risk countries will wear tracking device throughout their quarantine period,” he said during a special press conference on Friday (Dec 3).

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