COVID-19 in Malaysia on 6 April : 3793 Cases, 1241 Recovered, 62 Dead

Dr. Adrian Wong

4 years ago

Malaysia today recorded 131 new COVID-19 cases and ONE death, but also discharged 236 patients who have fully recovered!

Here are the COVID-19 updates for Malaysia on 6 April 2020…

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 236 More Patients Recovered!

As of 5 PM today, the Malaysia Ministry of Health announced that another 236 patients have fully recovered – the most ever discharged in a single day!

That means a total of 1241 COVID-19 patients have fully recovered in Malaysia so far! That’s a recovery rate of 32.72%.

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 131 New Cases!

They identified 131 new COVID-19 cases today – bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia to 3793, with 2,490 active cases.

They also shared that the number of COVID-19 cases in the ICU increased to 102, with six more patients requiring respiratory support – 54 at the current count.

Here is the breakdown of cases, according to states. Selangor maintains the highest total at 970 cases, followed by Kuala Lumpur with 640 cases, and Johor with 468 cases.

COVID-19 In Malaysia : ONE Death Today

The Malaysia Ministry of Health announced ONE death today, which means a total of 62 people have died from COVID-19 in Malaysia – a mortality rate of 1.63%.

62nd Death : Case 3663 was a 67 year-old Malaysian male, with history of diabetes and hypertension. He was a close contact of Cases 1265, 1266, 1267, 1404 and 2549, who were index cases from the Tabligh congregation.

He was admitted to the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital in Terengganu on 29 March 2020, but passed away on 5 April 2020 at 10:22 AM.

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.
Case 2561 : 84 year-old Malaysian female, unknown source.
Case 2122 : 52 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.
Case 2034 : 73 year-old Malaysian female, unknown source.
Case 2149 : 85 year-old Malaysian female, unknown source.
Case 860 : 66 year-old Malaysian female, unknown source.
Case 2850 : 56 year-old Malaysian male, close contact of Case 1031.
Case 1575 : 61 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.
Case 2210 : 72 year-old Malaysian male, close contact of Case 1031.
Case 3484 : 68 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.
Case 3073 : 53 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.
Case 2200 : 66 year-old Malaysian male, unknown source.
Case 3663 : 67 year-old Malaysian male, close contact of Cases 1265, 1266, 1267, 1404 and 2549.

Day 20 Of Movement Control Order In Malaysia

Today marks the 20th 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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