PETALING JAYA: Some 29 occupants and caretakers of a shelter home in Jalan Pekaka 8/11, Kota Damansara, have tested positive for Covid-19.

       Caretaker Tan CS said the shelter houses those with mental disability between the ages of 20 and 78.

       He said initially, three of the home’s occupants went down with fever. He brought them to a private clinic, where they were confirmed to be Covid-19 positive.

       “Soon, more in the home started coughing and having a fever, and I became very worried. I got help from a private clinic to test everyone.

       “We tested 30 people, including the five caretakers. All except one were positive. Soon, some became more unwell.

       “The authorities sent ambulances to take six of our occupants to be admitted at Hospital Sungai Buloh on Oct 9,” he added.

       Tan said the rest were put under home quarantine, adding that he was thankful that all of them are improving and no one is in critical condition.

       Tan said the management spent about RM5,000 to do private Covid-19 tests, adding that the home is running low on funds and he hoped the public could provide donations.

       “We just need some Covid-19 testing kits, vitamins, cleaning supplies, gloves, adult diapers and food supplies such as instant noodles, milk powder and cereal,” he added.

       Petaling district disaster management committee chairman Datuk Johary Anuar said the home occupants are in stable condition.

       “They are not in a critical stage and we are in constant communication with the home through the phone.

       “The Health Department visited the home once, but we are on standby in case anyone needs to be sent to the hospital. However, they are recovering well,” he added.