Hishammuddin down with Covid-19

Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein has tested positive for Covid-19, his office announced today.

In a statement, it said Hishammuddin would undergo the mandatory quarantine set by the health ministry for those who have received a booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine.

It said the last time he had tested negative for the virus through RT-PCR test was on Feb 18.

“Hishammuddin will continue to monitor and perform his duties as appropriate throughout his isolation period,” it said.