Sabah Youth and Sport Minister Phoong Jin Zhe says he and girlfriend Jolin Puan went for testing together on Mar 17 before she was found positive to Covid-19 three days later. (Photo: Phoong Jin Zhe's Facebook)

Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Youth and Sport Minister Phoong Jin Zhe said his girlfriend has tested positive for Covid-19.

Phoong on Tuesday said he and Jolin Puan went for testing together on Mar 17 before d she was found positive three days later.

“Therefore, I have to continue my second round of quarantine because I have come in close contact with her between the 17th and 20th. I also gave my second swab sample on 20 March,” said the Luyang assemblyman on Facebook.

“This morning, I was informed that my second test result shows a negative result. However, I must continue to obey the quarantine order until the end of this month.”