COVID-19 in Malaysia : 3116 Cases, 208 New, 5 More Dead

Dr. Adrian Wong

4 years ago

Malaysia today recorded 208 new COVID-19 cases and FIVE deaths, but also discharged 122 patients who have fully recovered!

Here are the updates on COVID-19 in Malaysia on 2 April 2020…

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 122 More Patients Recovered!

As of 12 PM today, the Malaysia Ministry of Health announced that another 122 patients have fully recovered, and been discharged from hospital – the most in a single day!

That means a total of 767 COVID-19 patients have fully recovered in Malaysia so far!

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 208 New Cases!

They identified 208 new COVID-19 cases today – bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia to 3116, with 2,299 active cases.

They also shared that the number of COVID-19 cases in the ICU increased to 105, with twelve fewer patients requiring respiratory support – 54 at the current count.

Here is the breakdown of cases, according to states. Selangor maintains the highest total at 726 cases, followed by Kuala Lumpur with 455 cases, and Johor with 368 cases.

COVID-19 In Malaysia : FIVE Deaths Today

The Malaysia Ministry of Health announced FIVE deaths today, which means a total of 50 people have died from COVID-19 in Malaysia – a mortality rate of 1.6%.

46th Death : Case 2909 was an 37 year-old Malaysian male, with a history of chronic illness and immunodeficiencies. He was treated at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor.

47th Death : Case 2910 was a 78 year-old Malaysian male, with a history of high blood pressure and gout. He was treated at the Sultanah Fatimah Hospital in Johor.

48th Death : Case 2572 was a 85 year-old Malaysian male, with a history of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. He was treated at the Enche’ Besar Hajjah Khalsom Hospital in Johor.

49th Death : Case 1273 was a 61 year-old Malaysian male, who was a close contact of Case 2107. He was treated at the Sarawak General Hospital.

50th Death : Case 1767 was a 69 year-old Malaysian male, who was treated at the Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital in Negeri Sembilan.

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 : 73 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.
Case 193 : 80 year-old Malaysian female, close contact of Case 115.
Case 1053 : 62 year-old Malaysian male, close contact of Case 486
Case 2909 : 37 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.
Case 2910 : 78 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.
Case 2572 : 85 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.
Case 1273 : 61 year-old Malaysian male, close contact of Case 2107.
Case 1767 : 69 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.

Day 16 Of Movement Control Order In Malaysia

Today marks the 16th day of the nationwide lockdown on travel, work and business in Malaysia, which has been extended until 14 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.

The Malaysian government has also announced three Enhanced MCOs :

Menara City One : 31 March until 13 April 2020
Hulu Langat : 30 March until 13 April 2020
Two areas in Simpang Renggam : 27 March until 9 April 2020.

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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