COVID-19 in Malaysia : 2626 Cases, 156 New, 3 More Dead

Dr. Adrian Wong

5 years ago

Malaysia today recorded 156 new COVID-19 cases and THREE deaths, but also discharged 91 patients who have fully recovered!

Here are the updates on COVID-19 in Malaysia on 30 March 2020…

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 68 More Patients Recovered!

As of 12 PM today, the Malaysia Ministry of Health announced that another ninety one (91) patients have fully recovered, and been discharged from hospital.

That means a total of 479 COVID-19 patients have fully recovered in Malaysia so far!

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 156 New Cases!

They identified 156 new COVID-19 cases today – bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia to 2626.

They also shared that the number of COVID-19 cases in the ICU increased by 21 patients to ninety four (94), with ten more patients requiring respiratory support – sixty two (62) at the current count.

Here is the breakdown of cases by state. As of yesterday, Selangor has the highest number at 579 cases, followed by Kuala Lumpur with 344 cases, and Johor with 285 cases.

COVID-19 In Malaysia : THREE Deaths Today

The Malaysia Ministry of Health announced THREE deaths today, which means a total of 37 people have died from COVID-19 in Malaysia.

35th Death : Case 1952 was a 57 year-old Malaysian citizen with a history of travel to Indonesia. He was symptomatic for 5 days before being admitted to the Putrajaya Hospital on 17 March 2020.

He was confirmed COVID-19 positive on 18 March 2020, and transferred to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital and finally, the Sungai Buloh Hospital.

Unfortunately, his health deteriorated day-to-day, and he passed away at 4:00 PM on 29 March 2020.

36th Death : Case 1941 was a 47 year-old Malaysian man, who was treated in the Sarawak General Hospital on 23 March 2020, but passed away at 8:10 AM on 30 March 2020.

37th Death : Case 2471 was a 46 year-old Malaysian female, with a history of high blood pressure and an autoimmune disease. She was treated at the Miri Hospital, but passed away at 9:02 AM on 30 March 2020.

COVID-19 Deaths In Malaysia So Far

Case 178 : 34 year-old Malaysian male who attended the Tabligh congregation.
Case 358 : 60 year-old Malaysian male with a history of chronic illness.
Case 152 : 58 year-old Malaysian male who attended the Tabligh congregation.
Case 238 : 50 year-old Malaysian male who attended the Tabligh congregation.
Case 1031 : 79 year-old Malaysian female with close contact with two COVID-19 positive cases.
Case 1032 : 40 year-old Malaysian female, who was daughter of Case 1031.
Case 290 : 57 year-old Malaysian male with history of travel to Vietnam, and contact with Tabligh participant.
Case 781 : 69 year-old Malaysian male from the Tabligh gathering cluster.
Case 890 : 48 year-old Malaysian male with history of travel to Turkey.
Case 259 : 74 year-old Malaysian male from the Tabligh gathering cluster.
Case 1070 : 70 year-old Malaysian male, with history of foreign travel.
Case 1114 : 70 year-old Malaysian male who attended the Tabligh congregation.
Case 1006 : 49 year-old Malaysian male, who was son of Case 1031.
Case 595 : 51 year-old Malaysian female, close contact of a COVID-19 positive Tabligh participant.
Case 1519 : 71 year-old Malaysian male, close contact of a COVID-19 positive Tabligh participant.
Case 1334 : 75 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source
Case 1251 : 66 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.
Case 1625 : 56 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.
Case 1246 : 68 year-old Malaysian female, unknown source.
Case 780 : 76 year-old Malaysian male who attended the Tabligh congregation.
Case 1588 : 63 year-old Malaysian male who attended the Tabligh congregation.
Case 1797 : 48 year-old Malaysian male who attended the Tabligh congregation.
Case 1480 : 62 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.
Case 1056 : 35 year-old Malaysian male, with history of travel to Indonesia.
Case 2031 : 83 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.
Case 1321 : 53 year-old Malaysian male, close contact of Case 1309.
Case 2162 : 61 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.
Case 2321 : 91 year-old Malaysian female, unknown source.
Case 2123 : 64 year-old Malaysian female, unknown source.
Case 2322 : 76 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.
Case 2323 : 27 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.
Case 1239 : 50 year-old Malaysian male who attended the Tabligh congregation.
Case 1249 : 37 year-old Malaysian male, with history of travel to India.
Case 737 : 77 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.
Case 1952 : 57 year-old Malaysian male with a history of travel to Indonesia.
Case 1941 : 47 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.
Case 2471 : 46 year-old Malaysian female, unknown source.

Day 13 Of Movement Control Order In Malaysia

Today marks the 13rd day of the nationwide lockdown on travel, work and business in Malaysia, which has been extended until 14 April, 2020.

The Malaysian government just announced that they will place Menara City One under Enhanced MCO for the next two weeks, from 31 March until 13 April 2020.

This is the third EMCO after Hulu Langat was placed under Enhanced MCO from 30 March until 13 April 2020. And follows the Enhanced MCO on two areas in Simpang Renggam from 27 March until 9 April 2020.

During this time, all government and private offices and businesses will be closed, except those providing essential services.

Although there are no restrictions on travel within Malaysia during this lockdown, you will have nowhere to go, as all shops will be closed, except supermarkets, grocery shops and convenience stores selling essential items.

Schools, colleges, universities, cinemas, and so on, will also be closed. Cafes and restaurants will be closed for dine-in patrons, but you will be able to take-away food, or have them delivered to you.

Chin up, Malaysians because Malaysia Boleh!

COVID-19 : How To Keep Safe!

Here are a few simple steps to stay safe from COVID-19 :

Avoid suspected cases or disease hotpots, like hospitals, if possible!
Avoid public events and crowds
Keep our hands clean with soap or hand sanitiser
Keep our home, office, vehicles, etc. clean
If you need to wear a surgical mask, make sure you put it on and remove it properly!
Wash your food with water (and soap) after purchase and before preparation

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