#KiniNews: Patient celebrated Raya before revealing link to active cluster
The list of Covid-19 standard operating protocol (SOP) violations that gave rise to the number of cases from the Sivagangga cluster and forced parts of Kedah to go into a partial lockdown continues to grow.
This time, with a Malaysian participating in Hari Raya Aidiladha activities before revealing his link to the cluster.
Health Ministry Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the person made up one of two new Covid-19 cases recorded today.
The person was a patron at a restaurant owned by the index case of the Sivagangga cluster, who returned from India on July 13 but did not comply with a home quarantine order and spent time at his restaurant. The Sivagangga cluster was discovered on July 28.
This time, with a Malaysian participating in Hari Raya Aidiladha activities before revealing his link to the cluster.
Health Ministry Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the person made up one of two new Covid-19 cases recorded today.
The person was a patron at a restaurant owned by the index case of the Sivagangga cluster, who returned from India on July 13 but did not comply with a home quarantine order and spent time at his restaurant. The Sivagangga cluster was discovered on July 28.
Sun Mar 20 2022
![No report of new UK COVID-19 strain - Adham Baba No report of new UK COVID-19 strain - Adham Baba](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81608618681_Moscow.jpg)
No report of new UK COVID-19 strain - Adham Baba
MOH has not received any reports of a new variant of the COVID-19 virus in Malaysia which was detected in the United Kingdom.
Tue Dec 22 2020
![Genome sequencing helping Health Ministry improve COVID-19 preparedness Genome sequencing helping Health Ministry improve COVID-19 preparedness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71603018986_NoorHisham.jpg)
Genome sequencing helping Health Ministry improve COVID-19 preparedness
Genome sequencing conducted on COVID-19 virus samples has helped the Health Ministry (MOH) in its planning to improve preparedness to deal with the pandemic.
Fri Oct 23 2020
![Possible that Tawar, Sivagangga clusters came from same source - Health D-G Possible that Tawar, Sivagangga clusters came from same source - Health D-G](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81595342046_NoorHisham.jpg)
Possible that Tawar, Sivagangga clusters came from same source - Health D-G
There is a big possibility that the Tawar cluster and Sivagangga PUI (person under investigation) cluster may have originated from the same source, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham.
Thu Aug 27 2020
![Studies ongoing to ascertain whether D614G involved in Sala, Tawar Clusters Studies ongoing to ascertain whether D614G involved in Sala, Tawar Clusters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51593736540_NoorAzmiGhazali.jpg)
Studies ongoing to ascertain whether D614G involved in Sala, Tawar Clusters
Studies are still underway to ascertain whether the Sala and Tawar Clusters also involved the D614G-type mutation of COVID-19 like the Sivagangga Cluster.
Fri Aug 21 2020
![Quarantine order violation: No more compound but go straight to court Quarantine order violation: No more compound but go straight to court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71597316510_Sidangmedia.jpg)
Quarantine order violation: No more compound but go straight to court
There will be no more compound, instead violators will be brought straight to court for further action.
Thu Aug 13 2020
![Nasi Kandar eatery owner linked to Sivagangga cluster fined 12,000, jailed 5 months Nasi Kandar eatery owner linked to Sivagangga cluster fined 12,000, jailed 5 months](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81597298363_KlusterSivagangga.jpg)
Nasi Kandar eatery owner linked to Sivagangga cluster fined 12,000, jailed 5 months
The owner of Nasi Kandar Salleh in Napoh, Kubang Pasu linked to the Sivagangga cluster has been sentenced to five months jail and fined RM12,000 by the Magistrates Court here today.
Thu Aug 13 2020
![Kedah's Sivagangga cluster - what you need to know Kedah's Sivagangga cluster - what you need to know](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81597151443_TEMCO.jpg)
Kedah's Sivagangga cluster - what you need to know
The Sivagangga cluster is one of the largest active cluster hitting Malaysia, adding strains to the countrys fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Aug 11 2020
![Whether Sivagangga Cluster is D614G mutated virus strain will be known in a week Whether Sivagangga Cluster is D614G mutated virus strain will be known in a week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51596014441_NoorHishamCOVID.jpg)
Whether Sivagangga Cluster is D614G mutated virus strain will be known in a week
Whether the COVID-19 virus from the Sivagangga cluster is a D614G mutated strain of the virus that increases the risk of COVID-19 infection among those who do not comply with standard operating proced
Mon Aug 10 2020
![Sivagangga Cluster: Two areas in Perlis under TEMCO from Aug 10-31 - Ismail Sabri Sivagangga Cluster: Two areas in Perlis under TEMCO from Aug 10-31 - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81597051310_Sidangmedia.jpg)
Sivagangga Cluster: Two areas in Perlis under TEMCO from Aug 10-31 - Ismail Sabri
Kuala Sanglang and Kampung Tanah Timbul in Perlis have been placed under the Targeted Enhanced Movement Control Order (TEMCO) from Aug 10-31.
Mon Aug 10 2020
![COVID-19: MPs with symptoms, back from TEMCO areas must undergo screening - Speaker COVID-19: MPs with symptoms, back from TEMCO areas must undergo screening - Speaker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71594699916_AzharAzizanHarun.jpg)
COVID-19: MPs with symptoms, back from TEMCO areas must undergo screening - Speaker
This was as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of the virus following the number of positive cases in the northern Peninsula, from the Sivagangga cluster in Kedah.
Mon Aug 10 2020
![Two villages in Kuala Sanglang, Perlis under TEMCO Two villages in Kuala Sanglang, Perlis under TEMCO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51596892870_KualaSanglang.jpg)
Two villages in Kuala Sanglang, Perlis under TEMCO
The Perlis State Government has implemented the Targeted Enhanced Movement Control Order (TEMCO) for 28 days starting from today in two villages in Kuala Sanglang.
Sat Aug 08 2020
![COVID-19: Only three states with cases linked to Sivagangga cluster - Adham COVID-19: Only three states with cases linked to Sivagangga cluster - Adham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71596526234_AdhamBaba.jpg)
COVID-19: Only three states with cases linked to Sivagangga cluster - Adham
Only Kedah, Perlis and Penang currently have COVID-19 positive cases linked to the Sivagangga cluster, the Health Ministry confirmed today.
Sat Aug 08 2020
![COVID-19: Seven new cases recorded but no Sivagangga cluster new cases COVID-19: Seven new cases recorded but no Sivagangga cluster new cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71595673452_NoorHisham.jpg)
COVID-19: Seven new cases recorded but no Sivagangga cluster new cases
Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that this brings the number of active cases with infectivity to 170 and the cumulative figure of positive cases in the country to 9,070.
Sat Aug 08 2020
![JAIS orders closure of surau, school in Shah Alam over COVID-19 JAIS orders closure of surau, school in Shah Alam over COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51596789778_SurauAlJannah.jpg)
JAIS orders closure of surau, school in Shah Alam over COVID-19
JAIS director Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad said the Surau Al-Jannah and the nearby Sekolah KAFA Al-Jannah will only be allowed to operate again after JAIS gives the word.
Fri Aug 07 2020