This Man With Pink Wristband Did NOT Break Quarantine!

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A man wearing a pink wristband was falsely accused of breaking his COVID-19 home quarantine at a clinic in Mutiara Damansara.

Find out what the fuss was about, and what REALLY happened!

 

Did This Man With A Pink Wristband Break His COVID-19 Quarantine?

A man walked into a clinic in a Mutiara Damansara mall, and was spotted wearing a pink wristband – which meant he was supposed to be in a home quarantine.

A concerned citizen recorded a video and took a picture of the man with his pink wristband, before reporting the matter to mall security. He then shared the video and photo on Facebook :

MD Clinic COVID-19 quarantine post

The Facebook post went viral, especially after the New Straits Times posted about the incident (post removed a few hours ago).

The Internet mob immediately condemned the man for putting other people at risk of being infected. Some even threatened violence against him.

 

Fact : This Man With Pink Wristband Did NOT Break Quarantine!

The problem with social media – people have a tendency to post without verifying the facts. The truth is – the man did not break his COVID-19 quarantine. Here are the facts…

Fact #1 : He Had Already Tested Negative Once

Like everyone who returned from abroad, the man had already undergone a mandatory antigen rapid test.

He was only allowed to return home for his 14-day home quarantine, after testing negative.

Fact #2 : He Was Getting His Day 13 Antibody Test

The man with the pink wristband was following Malaysia Ministry of Health SOP – to undertake his mandatory COVID-19 antibody test on the 13th day of his home quarantine.

Only after his Day 13 antibody test is negative, can his wristband be removed by the District Health Office, and his home quarantine officially discharged.

Day 13 COVID-19 Antibody Test

Fact #3 : He Was Asymptomatic Throughout His Quarantine

He was completely asymptomatic during his home quarantine period, which is why he was allowed to go to specially-certified government or private clinics for their Day 13 Antibody Test.

Everyone on home quarantine is checked on a daily basis, and will be taken to the hospital if they become symptomatic.

Fact #4 : The Clinic Was Specially Certified For COVID-19 RTK Ab Tests

The doctor was specially trained and certified to test asymptomatic returnees using the COVID-19 antibody rapid test kits.

Both the clinic and the man followed MOH guidelines, taking the necessary precautions like wearing face masks.

At no point was anyone placed at risk during this, or the many COVID-19 tests, performed at this clinic.

Fact Check : Did This Man Break His Home Quarantine?

Fact #5 : The Doctor Personally Clarified The Issue

The doctor personally called and explained the facts to the man who posted the photo and video.

But when he declined to remove his post, the doctor posted this statement on his Facebook post (now removed) :

Hi I am the doctor in charge of Klinik XXXXXX, the above person in your post visited my clinic for his day 13 post quarantine Covid 19 Ab test.

The patient followed all the necessary SOP as required by the Health Ministry. Both patient and clinic took all the precautions before he came to the clinic.

He would only be allowed to our premises if he had no symptoms.

Our clinic is one of the authorised clinics to perform the Covid Ab test for Day 13 quarantine in collaboration with Ministry of Health for patients who were tested NEGATIVE and have not displayed any symptoms suggesting an infection.

It would have been wise of Mr XXXXXX to clarify any doubts he may have had with the patient or the clinic before posting it on Facebook. This would have avoided any embarrassment to all involved.

The clinic itself would have reported if anyone was flouting the law. We take such matters seriously and the government has procedures in place before such patients come to the clinic.

I hope this response is adequate to clarify the above posting.

 

But New Straits Times Posted About It…

Yes, but the New Straits Times posted their story without verifying the facts with the clinic in question.

As of 10 AM this morning, no one from NST called the clinic. Perhaps they would do so later today…

If anyone from NST is reading this, we would like to point out another error – the clinic isn’t inside a supermarket.

NST post on clinic COVID-19 test

 

COVID-19 : How To Keep Safe!

Here are a few simple steps to stay safe from COVID-19 :

  • Avoid suspected cases or disease hotpots, like hospitals, if possible!
  • Avoid public events and crowds
  • Keep our hands clean with soap or hand sanitiser
  • Keep our home, office, vehicles, etc. clean
  • If you need to wear a surgical mask, make sure you put it on and remove it properly!
  • Wash your food with water (and soap) after purchase and before preparation

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