PMO explains why Muhyiddin not wearing Covid-19 wristband

 

The prime minister is clearly seen not wearing the Covid-19 pink wristband during his speech which was telecast live yesterday evening. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has denied claims that Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin did not adhere to the health ministry’s instructions on wearing the pink-coloured Covid-19 wristband.

This comes after social media users questioned why Muhyiddin, who made a televised address to the nation yesterday, was clearly seen without one despite being on self-quarantine.

Muhyiddin is undergoing self-quarantine after he chaired a meeting which was attended by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, who was later found to have tested positive for Covid-19.

The PMO said in a statement today that Muhydiddin was not required by the health ministry to wear a wristband as he had only been advised to self-quarantine and monitor his health for 14-days using the MySejahtera app’s home assessment tools.

So, claims that the prime minister had breached the health ministry’s instructions is not true.”

Meanwhile, the PMO also said Muhyiddin’s latest Covid-19 test, which he took on Oct 5, came back negative.

“The prime minister has been advised to seek immediate treatment should he experience any symptoms during this monitoring period.

“As of now, the prime minister is in good health but he will continue to undergo self-quarantine until the end of the 14 days as set by the health ministry.”

This is the second time Muhyiddin is undergoing self-quarantine after he came into contact with an individual who tested positive for Covid-19 in May. - FMT