COVID-19 Malaysia : 95327 Cases, 78393 Healed, 438 Dead

Dr. Adrian Wong

2 years ago

Malaysia reported 2018 new COVID-19 cases and 1 death, but discharged 1084 patients who fully recovered!

Here are the COVID-19 updates for Malaysia on 21 December 2020…

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 1084 Patients Discharged!

At 6:19 PM today, the Malaysia Ministry of Health announced that another 1084 patients fully recovered from COVID-19, and were discharged today!

That means a total of 78,393 COVID-19 patients have fully recovered in Malaysia so far! That’s a recovery rate of 82.2%.

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 2018 New Cases!

The third wave continues with 2018 new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia!

7 cases imported from overseas
– 4 cases in KL
– 1 case each in Johor, Selangor and Labuan
2011 local cases
– 1203 cases in Selangor : 733 from existing clusters, 263 from new Pekapuri, Batu Besar and Tower clusters, 119 from close contact screening, 88 from assorted screening
– 277 cases in Johor : 246 from existing clusters, 16 from close contact screening, 15 from assorted screening
– 247 cases in Sabah : 21 from existing clusters, 157 from close contact screening, 69 from assorted screening
– 123 cases in KL : 37 from existing clusters, 26 from new Pelangi construction site, Wawasan, Delima and Tower clusters, 33 from close contact screening, 27 from assorted screening
– 57 cases in Negeri Sembilan : 13 from existing clusters, 14 from close contact screening, 31 from assorted screening
– 28 cases in Labuan : 3 from existing clusters, 20 from new J Bandar Cluster, 5 from close contact screening
– 21 cases in Perak : 9 from existing clusters, 11 from close contact screening, 1 from assorted screening
– 18 cases in Penang : 13 from existing clusters, 1 from new May Indah Cluster, 4 from assorted screening
– 12 cases in Pahang : 1 from new Tower Cluster, 11 from close contact screening
– 9 cases in Melaka : 6 from existing clusters, 3 from close contact screening
– 6 cases in Kelantan : 1 from existing cluster, 3 from close contact screening, 2 from assorted screening
– 5 cases in Putrajaya : 1 from new Wawasan Cluster, 1 from close contact screening, 3 from assorted screening
– 3 cases in Kedah : 1 from close contact screening, 2 from assorted screening
– 1 case in Terengganu : from assorted screening

This raises the total number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia to 95,327, with 16,496 active cases – a huge increase of 933 cases.

They also shared that there are 7 fewer patients in the ICU – 109 cases right now, and 2 fewer patients requiring respiratory support – 55 cases right now.

COVID-19 In Malaysia : Cases Breakdown By State

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

Sabah is at the top with 34,725 cases, followed by Selangor with 25,669 cases, Kuala Lumpur with 10,315 cases, and Negeri Sembilan with 7,103 cases.

COVID-19 In Malaysia : ONE Death Today

The Malaysia Ministry of Health announced ONE death today, which means a total of 438 people have died from COVID-19 in Malaysia – a mortality rate of 0.46%.

Death #438 : Case 82,556 was a 50 year-old foreign male, who passed away at the Tuaran Hospital in Sabah.

Day 193 Of COVID-19 RMCO In Malaysia

Today marks the 193rd 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.

COVID-19 : How To Keep Safe!

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

Avoid suspected cases or disease hotspots, like hospitals, if possible!
Avoid public events and crowds
Keep our hands clean with soap or hand sanitiser
If you need to wear a surgical mask, make sure you put it on and remove it properly!

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