Two Malaysians, brought back from Wuhan, China, on a special flight, have been tested positive for the coronavirus

2 Malaysians returning from Wuhan test positive for coronavirus
FMT Reporters
-February 5, 2020 3:36 PM



The Malaysians evacuated from Wuhan boarding a bus on their arrival at KLIA on Feb 4. (AP pic)

PUTRAJAYA: Two Malaysians, who were among those brought back from Wuhan, China, on a special flight, have been tested positive for the coronavirus, said Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

He said the victims are a 45-year-old and a 9-year-old.

The special AirAsia flight had flown 141 Malaysians and their family members from Wuhan, which is the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak.