Malaysia confirmed the first Zika case

On September 1, Malaysian officials confirmed that the country had the first Zika virus infection. The patient was a 58-year-old woman who had just returned from Singapore.

The Malaysian Times quoted Malaysian Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam as saying that the man came to Singapore from August 19 to 21, then returned to Malaysia and reacted positively to Zika virus.

The patient suffered a rash and fever within a week after returning from Singapore.

According to Mr. Subramaniam, the daughter of this woman is currently working in Singapore and is also infected.

Husband of patients and those living with patients have not been positive for the virus.

Malaysia's Ministry of Health quickly held a press conference this morning (September 1) after the incident was discovered.

Malaysia has just announced the first Zika infection - (Photo: wsj).

According to initial information, patients living in Bandar Botanic area are now taken to Sungai Buloh hospital.

Meanwhile, Malaysian health officials are trying to find people who have contacted patients during the time after she returned home.

According to Mr. Subramaniam, before returning home, the patient visited several areas in Klang and Kuala Lumpur cities.

Minister Subramaniam also advised people to allow medical units to enter the house to spray mosquitoes.

Meanwhile, as of August 31, Singapore detected a total of 115 cases of Zika virus, including one pregnant woman.

Doctors are closely monitoring the condition of this patient to ensure safety for both mother and child, and publish more detailed documents to help pregnant women prevent disease.

According to Reuters news agency, the United States and some other countries such as Australia, South Korea and Taiwan territory have issued warnings to tourists who intend to travel to Singapore, especially pregnant women.

Singapore has just announced the first infection with Zika virus over the weekend. However, since then, the number of new cases has continuously increased.

On the same day, India announced that 13 citizens who are living and working in Singapore have been infected with Zika virus. Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup confirmed 13 cases of Zika virus infection based on Indian mission sources in Singapore. So far, no cases of Zika infection have been detected in India.