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PETALING JAYA: The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) is concerned that a member of the media has tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from work in Sabah.
Its president, Farah Marshita Abdul Patah, reminded all media personnel to be careful when providing news coverage and to comply with all standard operating procedures (SOPs) established by the government.
“Any media personnel who have just returned from any high-risk area or who are showing any symptoms of Covid-19 must undergo the necessary health examinations in hospitals and follow the mandatory quarantine order,” he said in a statement. communicated on Monday (October 4). .
Farah Marshita added that following the latest developments and statistics, the NUJ reminds all media personnel to wear their face masks, use hand sanitizers and take care of their hygiene.
“Remember, we are each avant-garde and we all have an important responsibility to provide information to the public and protect the country. NUJ will always be with all media personnel in the fight against Covid-19 #kitajagakita,” he said.
Previously, Media Prima Berhad confirmed that a staff member from The News Straits Times Press (M) Bhd tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from Sabah.
The health authorities had notified Media Prima, stating that the person was being treated in a public hospital.
“The affected staff returned from their editorial duties in Sabah on September 30 and had undergone the mandatory Covid-19 test administered by the Ministry of Health.” The affected staff had been in self-quarantine at their home since their return before being reported as a positive case. “he said in a statement.
Media Prima stated that it was working closely with the health authorities and had taken the necessary measures and precautions to minimize the potential exposure of other employees.
“The affected staff had self-quarantined and had not visited any Media Prima facility since returning from Sabah.
“Media Prima will provide the necessary support to the affected personnel. We pray for a speedy recovery,” the statement said.
Emphasizing that the safety of all employees was its top priority, Media Prima said that those who returned from Sabah had taken the mandatory Covid-19 test and were currently undergoing 14-day self-quarantine at home.
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