Malaysia confirms its first case of Zika infection. A 58 year-old woman who visited Singapore on Aug 19 tested positive, said the country's Health Minister Dr S Subramaniam in a press conference on Thursday (Sept 1).

The woman who lives in Bandar Botanic in Klang, was admitted to Sungei Buluh government hospital, he said, adding that contact tracing has started.

He said the woman tested positive for Zika after she experienced a rash and fever for a week following her return from Singapore.

Her daughter who works in Singapore and lives in Paya Lebar has also been infected, according to the minister.

Outlining the measures to be taken following the announcement, Dr Subramaniam urged the public to allow vector control officers to come into their homes to fog. 

(Channel News Asia)