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COVID-19 in Malaysia : 6589 Cases, 4929 Healed, 108 Dead

Malaysia today recorded 54 new COVID-19 cases and ONE death, and discharged 65 patients who have fully recovered!

Here are the COVID-19 updates for Malaysia on 9 May 2020…

 

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 65 More Patients Recovered!

As of 4:30 PM today, the Malaysia Ministry of Health announced that another 65 patients have fully recovered, and were discharged today!

That means a total of 4,929 COVID-19 patients have fully recovered in Malaysia so far! That’s a recovery rate of 74.8%.

 

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 54 New Cases!

They identified 54 new COVID-19 cases today, of which one was an imported case. This raises the total number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia to 6589, with 1552 active cases.

They also shared that the number of COVID-19 cases in the ICU remained at 18, with one fewer patient requiring respiratory support – 6 at the current count.

Here is the breakdown of cases, according to states. Selangor maintained the highest total at 1,596 cases, followed by Kuala Lumpur with 1,414 cases, and Johor with 667 cases.

 

COVID-19 In Malaysia : ONE Death Today

The Malaysia Ministry of Health announced ONE death today, which means a total of 108 people have died from COVID-19 in Malaysia – a mortality rate of 1.64%.

Death #108 : Case 2499 was a 74 year-old Malaysian female, who was a close contact of Case 1276. She had a history of autoimmune disease, hypertension and thyroid disease, and was admitted to the Melaka Hospital on 29 March 2020, but passed away on 8 May 2020 at 11:23 PM.

 

COVID-19 Deaths In Malaysia So Far

 

Day 53 Of Movement Control Order In Malaysia

Today marks the 53rd day of the nationwide lockdown on travel, work and business in Malaysia, which on 23 April was further extended until 12 May, 2020. It is also the 11th day of the 4th phase of the MCO, and the 6th day of the Conditional MCO (CMCO)

During this time, all government and private offices and businesses will be closed, except those providing essential services. But up to two persons may go out to purchase essentials, or seek healthcare.

From 4 May 2020 onwards, businesses will be allowed to reopen under the Conditional MCO (CMCO), with a new normal of restrictions on social distancing and other measures.

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Malaysians are to restrict their movement during this lockdown, with only a single person in each vehicle. All shops are also closed, except supermarkets, grocery shops and convenience stores selling essential items.

Schools, colleges, universities, cinemas, and so on, remain 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.

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The Malaysian government has so far announced seven Enhanced MCOs :

They also announced “administrative restrictions” for a section of Chow Kit and some residential areas in Selayang.

 

COVID-19 : How To Keep Safe!

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

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