Rashid and daughter certified H1N1 positive
News 9:03 AM
KUALA LUMPUR: National singles chief coach Rashid Sidek and his daughter have been admitted to a private hospital yesterday after they were certified H1N1 positive.
National Sport Institute director Datuk Dr Ramlan Abdul Aziz said this was confirmed by Tawakal Hospital.
“We have been informed by the hospital on the matter and follow-up action will be taken by the institute and the Health Ministry to prevent the spread of the disease,” said Ramlan.
Rashid and his five-year-old daughter were admitted to the hospital after they were found to have symptoms of being infected with the H1N1 virus.
Rashid is one of the coaches involved in the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup tournaments at the Putra Stadium, Bukit Jalil, from May 9 to May 11.
Meanwhile, Malaysian Badminton Association (BAM) general manager Kenny Goh said medical checks would be conducted on all national players on Monday as a safety measure to ensure they were not infected with the H1N1 virus. — Bernama
National Sport Institute director Datuk Dr Ramlan Abdul Aziz said this was confirmed by Tawakal Hospital.
“We have been informed by the hospital on the matter and follow-up action will be taken by the institute and the Health Ministry to prevent the spread of the disease,” said Ramlan.
Rashid and his five-year-old daughter were admitted to the hospital after they were found to have symptoms of being infected with the H1N1 virus.
Rashid is one of the coaches involved in the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup tournaments at the Putra Stadium, Bukit Jalil, from May 9 to May 11.
Meanwhile, Malaysian Badminton Association (BAM) general manager Kenny Goh said medical checks would be conducted on all national players on Monday as a safety measure to ensure they were not infected with the H1N1 virus. — Bernama
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