PETALING JAYA - The Sivagangga cluster has spread out of Kedah to neighbouring Perlis and Penang, infecting 11 people in those states.
"The 10 new cases reported in Perlis and another case previously reported in the state on Aug 4, are all from the same family. Green state Penang recorded its first case after a person tested positive upon returning home on July 30. Five schools in these areas were closed. Teachers in the affected areas are not allowed to resume duties at the schools while those living outside the areas are not allowed to enter the schools there.A total of 1,884 close contacts were identified and will be tested in Perlis and Penang, following the new positive cases in these states, said Dr Noor Hisham.As of Thursday noon, a total of 3,246 people had been screened from this cluster, said Dr Noor Hisham.
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