KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan Local Government, Housing and Health Committee chairman, Dr Izani Husin was confirmed positive Covid-19.

       The confirmation was issued by his office on its official Facebook stating that Izani, 59, was now being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital (HRPZ II) here, after he tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday (Feb 15).

       "May Allah grant healing and ease all our affairs. Continue to adhere to the standard operation procedures (SOP) set for our mutual good," read the statement, on Saturday (Feb 19).

       Meanwhile, a post on the Facebook account of Izani’s son, Shahid Izani, 32, said that his father and mother, Rosmaria Yusoff, also 59, were currently being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital.

       "May Allah give strength to both ayah and umi who are being tested with Covid-19. They are now being treated in the ICU of HRPZ II. Let’s pray for ayah and umi," he said. - Bernama