A total of 149 Covid-19 positive cases were detected as a result of screenings at air and sea entry points to Pulau Langkawi since the domestic tourism bubble pioneer project began on Sept 16.

Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (above) said the total was recorded as at noon today involving the screening of 40,458 people, of which 34,038 were screened at seven airport entry points and 6,420 others via entry points of ferry services in Kuala Perlis and Kuala Kedah.

"A total of 36,842 people had undergone screening using...