Here's A List Of Hospitals And Clinics To Take A COVID-19 Test In Perlis

[Updated on 2 June 2021]

Malaysians are going through some tough times during the COVID-19 pandemic. While we're staying home and practising social distancing, you might be wondering where to take a COVID-19 test in Perlis? If you're experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or planning to take a COVID-19 test for work or travel purposes, here's where you should go.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

COVID-19 is a respiratory infection that has been declared as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO). According to Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (Ministry of Health Malaysia), these are the common symptoms of COVID-19.

Common symptoms

• Fever
• Dry cough
• Tiredness

Other symptoms

• Aches and pains
• Nasal congestion
• Runny nose
• Sore throat
• Diarrhoea

Can I visit any hospital if I'm showing symptoms of COVID-19? 

According to Malay Mail, you need to be classified as a case before you can take a COVID-19 test in a screening hospital in Perlis. You need to fulfil the following criteria:

• Sporadic case: A patient who tested positive for COVID-19 but has not travelled to any foreign country nor in close contact with a COVID-19 patient within 14 days before the start of the illness.
• PUI (Patient Under Investigation): A patient with acute respiratory infection (shortness of breath, cough or sore throat) with or without fever. This patient also travelled to a foreign country, in close contact with a COVID-19 patient or attended an event associated with a known COVID-19 outbreak within 14 days before the start of the illness
• Contact: A patient who is a close contact of a confirmed COVID-19 patient

If you're not classified as a 'case' but would like to undergo a COVID-19 screening for work, travel or other purposes, we've also listed some options for you.

Where can I take a COVID-19 test in Perlis?

A) If you're classified as a 'case' and need to undergo a COVID-19 screening

In February 2020, the Ministry of Health Malaysia released a list of designated hospitals that are tasked for COVID-19 screenings and managing patients with COVID-19. If you're living outside of Perlis, you can refer to the full list here.

Do note that you need to be classified as a 'case' (a sporadic case, PUI or contact) before visiting the following hospitals.

Screening hospital in Perlis

• Hospital Tuanku Fauziah, Kangar

Admitting hospital in Perlis (for PUI and confirmed COVID-19 cases)

• Hospital Tuanku Fauziah, Kangar

B) If you're not classified as a 'case' but want to undergo a COVID-19 screening