Selangor Journal
Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor scanning his thumb on an electronic time recorder on his first day in office at the Sabah Chief Minister Department on September 30. — Picture by BERNAMA

Covid-19: Sabah CM Hajiji under self-quarantine for two weeks

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 8 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor will undergo self-quarantine for two weeks beginning today after having been exposed to a Covid-19 positive individual.

Sabah State Secretary Datuk Safar Untong said Hajiji is doing this as a precautionary measure.

“The state government will function as usual,” he said in a statement here today.

Safar said Hajiji will participate in meetings via video conference if necessary.

Kota Kinabalu is among eight districts in the state categorised as Covid-19 red zones. The other affected districts include Papar, Tuaran, Tawau, Lahad Datu, Semporna, Sandakan and Kunak.

 

— Bernama

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