Press Release

Case of fever and travel history in KSA tested negative for Novel Coronavirus

7 November 2012

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health said today (November 7) that the case involving a 59-year-old man with fever and travel history in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) tested negative for Novel Coronavirus associated with Severe Respiratory Disease.

A CHP spokesman noted that the Centre conducted an investigation into the case immediately on receipt of notification from Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) today. The patient presented with fever, coughing and shortness of breath yesterday (November 6) and was subsequently admitted to the isolation ward early this morning.

The nasopharyngeal aspirate and throat swab taken from the patient at PMH both tested negative for Novel Coronavirus associated with Severe Respiratory Disease.

The spokesman advised travellers returning from novel coronavirus-affected countries with respiratory symptoms should wear a facial mask, seek medical attention and reveal the travel history to the doctor.