Dr Sim tests negative on second Covid-19 swab test

Dr Sim (right) and Wee during a live Facebook session today (Jan 23, 2021). Screenshot taken from MBKS mayor’s live Facebook session.
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By Adrian Lim

KUCHING, Jan 23: Minister for Local Government and Housing Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has been tested negative on the second Covid-19 swab test.

During a live Facebook session of Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng today, Dr Sim revealed that he received the release order from the hospital yesterday.

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“I just received my release order yesterday. The first thing that I did after receiving the release order was to go for a haircut,” he said.

On January 17, Dr Sim went for a Covid-19 swab test at the Batu Kawa health clinic after having close contact with a Covid-19 patient on January 8.

Following his first Covid-19 swab test, Dr Sim was required to undergo a 14-day stay home order (SMO) from January 8 until January 22. — DayakDaily

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