[Updated on 1 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 Terengganu? 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 Terengganu. 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 an 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 Terengganu?
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 Terengganu, 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 Terengganu
- Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu
- Hospital Hulu Terengganu
- Hospital Kemaman
Admitting hospital in Terengganu (for PUI and confirmed COVID-19 cases)
- Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu
B) If you're not classified as a 'case' but want to undergo a COVID-19 screening
If you're not showing any symptoms of COVID-19 but are required to take a COVID-19 test in Terengganu for work, travel and other purposes, you can reach out to the private medical providers. On 28 May 2021, the Ministry of Health Malaysia released a list of private clinics and hospitals that are authorised to perform COVID-19 screenings. If you're living outside of Terengganu, click here for a full list of registered private clinics and hospitals for COVID-19 tests in Malaysia.
Note: The following list was last updated on 28 May 2021 by the Ministry of Health Malaysia. Since the list is updated from time to time, we recommend checkingtheir website in advance before your visit.
Private clinics for COVID-19 tests in Terengganu
- Klinik Rafa, Taman Desa MPKT
- Klinik Perubatan Hijraa, Rimba Square
- Klinik Amara, Jalan Kemaman/Dungun
- Klinik Dr Fatma, Jalan Besar Sura Gate KPLK Perniagaan Sura Gate
- Soho Clinic, Dataran Austin
- U.n.i Klinik, Jalan Besar Kampung Raja
- Klinik Perubatan Hijraa, Kampung Chendering
- Klinik Alamanda, Bangunan Taman Sekawan
- Klinik Zul, Rumah Kedai Taman Semarak
- Klinik Assyifa', Taman Cukai Utama Fasa 4
- Klinik Keluarga & Surgeri Dr Tan, Jalan Jakar
- U.n.i Klinik, Jalan Kubang Kurus
- Klinik Safwa Pasir Panjang, Jalan Pasir Panjang
- Klinik Perubatan Afeeya, Taman Sri Nur
- Klinik Rohana & Seripah Sdn Bhd, Taman Sri Intan
- Klinik Dr Anitawati, Jalan Hiliran Jejawi
- Klinik Ramli & Adibah, Bangunan Wisma Serangkai
- Klinik Bestari, Bangunan Dua Tingkat
- Klinik Perubatan Raudhah Sendirian Berhad, Taman Padang Midin
- Klinik Perubatan Raudhah Sdn Bhd, Taman Kirana
- Kertih Interplant Clinic, Mukim Kertih
- Klinik Rantau Petronas, Jalan Kemaman-Kuala Terengganu
- Klinik Damai, Perkedaian Stesen Petronas Kampung Seberang Marang
- Klinik Syed Badaruddin, Pejabat MPK
Private hospitals for COVID-19 tests in Terengganu
- Kuala Terengganu Specialist Hospital, Kampung Batu Buruk
While we're doing our part by staying at home and practising social distancing, we hope this list of places to get a COVID-19 test in Terengganu will be helpful to those who need them. For more ways to stay safe during the pandemic, check out our recommended reads below.