COVID-19 in Malaysia : 2766 Cases, 140 New, 6 More Dead

Dr. Adrian Wong

4 years ago

Malaysia today recorded 140 new COVID-19 cases and SIX deaths, but also discharged 58 patients who have fully recovered!

Here are the updates on COVID-19 in Malaysia on 31 March 2020…

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 58 More Patients Recovered!

As of 12 PM today, the Malaysia Ministry of Health announced that another fifty eight (58) patients have fully recovered, and been discharged from hospital.

That means a total of 537 COVID-19 patients have fully recovered in Malaysia so far!

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 140 New Cases!

They identified 140 new COVID-19 cases today – bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia to 2766.

They also shared that the number of COVID-19 cases in the ICU held steady at ninety four (94), with two fewer patients requiring respiratory support – sixty (60) at the current count.

Here is the breakdown of cases according to positive diagnoses (blue), full recoveries (green) and death (red).

It shows that despite the number of detected cases exceed 100 every day, it has sort of plateaued.

And here is the breakdown of cases according to their age groups. The vast majority of cases are between 26 and 65 years of age.

COVID-19 In Malaysia : SIX Deaths Today

The Malaysia Ministry of Health announced SIX deaths today, which means a total of 43 people have died from COVID-19 in Malaysia – a mortality rate of 1.55%.

Death #38 : Case 2,269 is a 48 year-old Malaysian woman who has a history of hypertension. She was a close contact to Case 2,750. She was admitted into Tuanku Jaafar Hospital, Negeri Sembilan on 25 March 2020. She was pronounced dead on 30 March 2020 at 4.04 pm.

Death #39 : Case 2,626 is a 69 year-old Malaysian man who has a history of diabetes and hypertension. He also has a history of travelling to Saudi Arabia. He passed away at home on 27 March 2020 and the body was brought to Kuala Lumpur Hospital.

Death #40 : Case 2,627 is a 69 year-old Malaysian man who has a history of diabetes and hypertension. He was admitted into Enche’ Besar Hajjah Khalsom Hospital Johor and was pronounced dead on 26 March 2020 at 1:03 pm.

Death #41 : Case 1,275 is a 40 year-old Indonesian man. He was admitted into Sarawak General Hospital on 20 March 2020 and was pronounced dead on 31 March 2020 at 1.38 am.

Death #42 : Case 2,628 is a 81 year-old Malaysian man who has a history of heart disease. He was admitted into University of Malaya Medical Centre on 27 March 2020 and was pronounced dead on 31 March 2020 at 7:09 am

Death #43 : Case 2,629 is a 73 year-old Malaysian man who has a history of diabetes and heart disease. He was admitted into Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital, Selangor on 29 March 2020 and was pronounced dead on 30 March 2020 at 4.30 pm.

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 history of travel to Indonesia.
Case 1941 : 47 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.
Case 2471 : 46 year-old Malaysian female, unknown source.
Case 2269 : 48 year-old Malaysian female, close contact of Case 2750.
Case 2626 : 69 year-old Malaysian man with history of travel to Saudi Arabia.
Case 2627 : 69 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.
Case 1275 : 40 year-old Indonesian male, unknown source.
Case 2628 : 81 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.
Case 2629 : a 73 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.

Day 14 Of Movement Control Order In Malaysia

Today marks the 14th 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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