What, another cluster? Heard about the latest cluster that was detected in Sabah on 23rd September 2020?
According to health-director general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, COVID-19 infectivity rate has risen from 1.0 to 1.34 despite the implementation of border controls and public health efforts which has caused everyone to be taken aback.
This can sound scary but getting anxious and intimidated will not be the solution to the problem. You should take the necessary precautions and actions in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
As you are aware, the number of COVID-19 cases has been showing a significant spike over the past few days in Malaysia, with Sabah having the most increase.
Do check out on the table below to get updated on the statistics:
In this article, we will be covering the latest updates of Sabah’s COVID-19 testing centres and how you with your loved ones can be insured against COVID-19.
Check out on the outline of the article:
- Quick recap on the history of COVID-19
- Common symptoms of COVID-19
- List of testing centre available in Sabah
- Insuring yourself against COVID-19
Read on!
Let’s recall back on the history of COVID-19.
Do you know that COVID-19 was one of the pandemics that changed the world’s history?
As human civilization rose, this disease has struck the world.
The COVID-19 pandemic has served as a wake-up call for a myriad of people not only in Malaysia but globally as well. Many have called the pandemic as a “Black Swan” which signifies unpredictable and an extremely rare event that is beyond what is normally expected with severe potential consequences.
On 11th March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that COVID-19 virus was officially known as a pandemic. Until now, the spread isn’t anywhere near finished.
COVID-19 is an infectious disease and a type of virus known to cause respiratory infections in humans. This new strain was founded in Wuhan, China before December 2019 when an outbreak of a pneumonia of unidentified cause emerged. Similar to SARS, it spreads through droplets from sneezes.
Common Symptoms of COVID-19
These are the most common symptoms of COVID-19. You should be alert with these symptoms and take immediate action if you are experiencing them. Best to proceed to the nearest hospital to get yourself tested.
Check out on the table below to take note of the symptoms of COVID-19:
| Most common symptoms | Less common symptoms | Serious symptoms |
| Fever | Aches and pains | Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath |
| Dry cough | Sore throat | Chest pain or pressure |
| Tiredness | Diarrhoea | Loss of speech or movement |
| – | Headaches | – |
| – | Loss of taste and smell | – |
You should immediately get yourself tested at the testing centre that is nearby your residential area rather than turning a blind eye towards it.
Do not wait till it gets worse!
Here is the list of the testing centres that are available in Sabah.
| Number | Name of the clinic | Address of the clinic |
| 1. | Klinik Mabello Kunak | Aras bawah, lot No. 3, MDKNK 2336, Plaza Kunak, 91209 Kunak, Sabah. https://goo.gl/maps/zj2LEcyT5dWCdnFu6 |
| 2. | Family Care Clinic Dr. Mathan Mohan Rao | Block A2-07, Ground floor, Palm Square Commercial Centre, Kinarut, Papar, 89600, Sabah. https://goo.gl/maps/daF2zBDumKjExz1u7 |
| 3. | Permai Polyclinics | Ground Floor, Lot No. 3, Block D, Lorong Pusat Komersil 88/2 , 88 Market Place, 88200 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. https://goo.gl/maps/AG6Ci2LFZCocDyEN8 |
| 4. | Medisinar Klinik & Surgeri (TUARAN) S/B | No. 15, Block 4, Ground Floor, Jalan Teo Teck Ong, 89208 Tuaran, Sabah. https://goo.gl/maps/M8hJZbxK1TvJR9a8A |
| 5. | Klinik Dr. Kelvin | Prima Square, Block 18 Lot 167, Ground Floor Phase 11, Mile 4 North Road, 90000 Sandakan, Sabah. https://goo.gl/maps/FCeR8nWUuq491VNw6 |
| 6. | Tawau Specialist Hospital | TB 4551, Jalan ABACA, 91000 Tawau. Sabah. https://goo.gl/maps/tVHsjWgGfzM96QhS8 |
| 7. | Sievert Imaging Centre | Lot 6&7 Ground Floor, Utama Zone 3 Commercial, Mile 6, North Road, 90000, Sandakan, Sabah. https://goo.gl/maps/QxB1LhuZmvzTRGcq8 |
Together we help to stop the spread of COVID-19!
In light of the ongoing-threat of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 and rising concern amongst Malaysians, we are here to protect you from this pandemic.
As PolicyStreet is a financial advisor approved by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), you can definitely trust us to deliver COVID-19 coverage to keep you and your loved ones safe and protected.
Provide your family members the best possible defence against COVID-19!
PolicyStreet currently offers COVID-19 coverage from two different insurers. You can either get insured from Manulife or AXA.
Manulife:
- Manulife Manuez-Med
AXA:
- AXA Emedic
To clarify, if you are insured under Manulife then these are the list of Medical Centres/Hospitals under Manulife’s Pre-Certification Hospitalisation Programme:
| State | Location | Hospital’s Name | Address |
| Sabah | Kota Kinabalu | Gleneagles Kota Kinabalu | Riverson@Sembulan, Block A-1, Lorong Riverson@Sembulan, 88100, Kota Kinabalu. https://goo.gl/maps/63Yv41HXFqiaAqnk9 |
| Kota Kinabalu | Jesselton Medical Centre | Jalan Metro 2, Off, Jalan Tuaran, Jalan Bunga Ulam Raja, 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. https://goo.gl/maps/TVWLz81ytVDX5bL16 | |
| Kota Kinabalu | KPJ Damai Specialist Hospital | Lorong Bersatu Off Jalan Damai Luyang, 88300, Kota Kinabalu. https://goo.gl/maps/fvYy78dxi21v2PKm9 | |
| Kota Kinabalu | Rafflesia Medical Centre | Lots 5-8, Millennium Commercial Centre, Jalan Lintas, Kepayan Penampang, 88200 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. https://goo.gl/maps/hdSFuKkdJuMr8rko8 | |
| Kota Kinabalu | SMC Healthcare Sdn Bhd | Lot No. 72, Block I, Lorong Plaza Permai 5, Alamesra Plaze Permai Phase 2B, Jalan Sulaman, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. https://goo.gl/maps/heegc1ubLgQKznkd8 |
If you are insured under AXA then these are the list of Medical Centres/Hospitals under AXA Emedic:
| State | Location | Hospital’s Name | Address |
| Sabah | Kota Kinabalu | Gleneagles Kota Kinabalu | Riverson@Sembulan, Block A-1, Lorong Riverson@Sembulan, 88100, Kota Kinabalu. https://goo.gl/maps/jkNw99P99BcTCq8TA |
| Kota Kinabalu | Jesselton Medical Centre | Damai Specialist Center Building, Lorong Pokok Tebus No 1 Off Jalan Damai, 88330, Kota Kinabalu. https://goo.gl/maps/fvYy78dxi21v2PKm9 | |
| Kota Kinabalu | KPJ Damai Specialist Hospital | Lorong Bersatu Off Jalan Damai Luyang, 88300, Kota Kinabalu. https://goo.gl/maps/TYa9A5TyXuLBQaSK8 | |
| Kota Kinabalu | Rafflesia Medical Centre | Lot 5-8, Millenniun Centre, Off Jalan Lintas, 88200, Penampang. https://goo.gl/maps/hdSFuKkdJuMr8rko8 |
Keep in mind that maintaining proper personal hygiene and social distancing will help to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Let’s do our parts to keep this behind us #Maskup #KeepMalaysiaSafe #KitaJagaKita
Together we can help to stop the spread and stay healthy!
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