COVID-19 Malaysia : 72694 Cases, 61273 Healed, 382 Dead

Dr. Adrian Wong

2 years ago

Malaysia reported 1335 new COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths today, but discharged 1069 patients who fully recovered!

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

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 1069 Patients Discharged!

At 6 PM today, the Malaysia Ministry of Health announced that another 1069 patients fully recovered from COVID-19, and were discharged today!

That means a total of 61,273 COVID-19 patients have fully recovered in Malaysia so far! That’s a recovery rate of 84.3%.

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 1335 New Cases!

The third wave continues with 1335 new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia!

3 cases imported from overseas
– 2 cases in Selangor
– 1 case in KL
1332 local cases
– 335 cases in Selangor : 187 from existing clusters, 87 from close contact screening, 61 from assorted screening
– 258 cases in Negeri Sembilan : 98 from existing clusters, 155 from new Ceram Cluster, 1 from close contact screening, 4 from assorted screening
– 250 cases in Sabah : 61 from existing clusters, 23 from new Pulau Berhala Cluster, 106 from close contact screening, 60 from assorted screening
– 177 cases in KL : 44 from existing clusters, 12 from close contact screening, 121 from assorted screening
– 125 cases in Johor : 93 from existing clusters, 9 from new Jalan Tampoi Cluster, 10 from close contact screening, 13 from assorted screening
– 108 cases in Perak : 97 from existing clusters, 7 from close contact screening, 4 from assorted screening
– 31 cases in Penang : 20 from existing clusters, 6 from close contact screening, 5 from assorted screening
– 21 cases in Labuan : 8 from existing clusters, 7 from close contact screening, 6 from assorted screening
– 17 cases in Kedah : 9 from existing clusters, 7 from close contact screening, 1 from assorted screening
– 4 cases in Pahang : all from close contact screening
– 3 cases in Melaka : all from close contact screening
– 2 cases in Kelantan : all from existing clusters
– 1 case in Terengganu : from assorted screening

This raises the total number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia to 72,694, with 11,039 active cases – an increase of 264 cases.

They also shared that there are 4 fewer patients in the ICU – 126 cases right now, and 3 additional patients requiring respiratory support – 57 cases right now.

COVID-19 In Malaysia : Cases Breakdown By State

Here is the breakdown of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, according to states (as of yesterday).

Sabah is at the top with 30,288 cases, followed by Selangor with 16,075 cases, Kuala Lumpur with 6,887 cases, and Negeri Sembilan with 5,200 cases.

COVID-19 In Malaysia : TWO Deaths Today

The Malaysia Ministry of Health announced TWO deaths today, which means a total of 382 people have died from COVID-19 in Malaysia – a mortality rate of 0.53%.

Death #381 : Case 42847 was a 65 year-old Malaysian male, with a history of hypertension and chronic kidney disease. He passed away at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh, Perak.

Death #382 : Case 67154 was a 72 year-old Malaysian female, with a history of hypertension, dyslipidemia and obesity. She passed away at the Enche’ Besar Hajjah Khalsom Hospital in Kluang, Johor.

Day 178 Of COVID-19 RMCO In Malaysia

Today marks the 178th day of the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) which will last until 31 December, 2020.

Under RMCO, most businesses are allowed to reopen, with a new normal of restrictions on social distancing and other measures.

Interstate travel is now allowed (except to Enhanced MCO / administrative restricted areas), as well as many sports facilities.

The Malaysian government has so far announced several Enhanced MCOs :

3 Zones In PJ Old Town : 10 May until 23 May 2020
6 Parcels In Selayang Baru : 25 April until 3 May 2020
8 Parcels In Pusat Bandar Utara : 20 April until 3 May 2020
Whole Masjid India Area : 14 April until 28 April 2020
Selangor Mansion + Malayan Mansion : 7 April 2020 indefinitely
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
28 towns in Kedah + Tawau Prison : 11 September until 25 September 2020
Lahad Datu, Tawau, Kunak and Semporna : 29 September until 12 October 2020
Kota Kinabalu, Penampang and Putatan : 7 October indefinitely
Klang, Sandakan, Papar + Tuaran : 9 October until 23 October 2020

They also announced Administrative Enhanced MCO for two areas in Banting, a section of Chow Kit, some residential areas in Selayang and Pudu.

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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