COVID-19 Malaysia: 125438 Cases, 100578 Healed, 513 Dead

Dr. Adrian Wong

3 years ago

Malaysia reported 2593 new COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths, but discharged 1129 patients who fully recovered!

Here are the COVID-19 updates for Malaysia on 6 January 2021…

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 1129 Patients Discharged!

At 6 PM on 6 January 2021, the Malaysia Ministry of Health announced that another 1129 patients fully recovered from COVID-19, and were discharged today!

That means a total of 100,578 COVID-19 patients have fully recovered in Malaysia so far! That’s a recovery rate of 80.2%.

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 2593 New Cases!

The third wave continues with 2593 new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia!

4 cases imported from overseas
– 2 cases in Johor
– 1 case each in KL and Selangor
2589 local cases
– 964 cases in Selangor : 605 from existing clusters, 124 from new Dataran Utas, Casa Permai, Medan Jasa and Tasik Utama clusters, 165 from close contact screening, 70 from assorted screening
– 569 cases in Johor : 388 from existing clusters, 88 from new Firma, Persiaran Teknologi, Bersepadu and Jalan Padu clusters, 45 from close contact screening, 48 from assorted screening
– 405 cases in Sabah : 6 from existing clusters, 65 from new Kampung Pitas Cluster, 242 from close contact screening, 92 from assorted screening
– 264 cases in KL : 42 from existing clusters, 59 from new Ikan Emas, Kayuh and Jalan Seputeh clusters, 80 from close contact screening, 83 from assorted screening
– 125 cases in Negeri Sembilan : 78 from existing clusters, 19 from new Tasik Utama Cluster, 17 from close contact screening, 11 from assorted screening
– 77 cases in Penang : 44 from existing clusters, 8 from close contact screening, 25 from assorted screening
– 43 cases in Kelantan : 17 from existing clusters, 9 from close contact screening, 17 from assorted screening
– 42 cases in Kedah : 19 from existing clusters, 13 from close contact screening, 10 from assorted screening
– 34 cases in Perak : 18 from existing clusters, 12 from close contact screening, 4 from assorted screening
– 19 cases in Terengganu : 1 from existing cluster, 1 from close contact screening, 17 from assorted screening
– 13 cases in Melaka : 2 from new Anak Air Cluster, 8 from close contact screening, 3 from assorted screening
– 11 cases in Pahang : 2 from existing clusters, 6 from close contact screening, 3 from assorted screening
– 9 cases in Labuan : 9 from close contact screening
– 9 cases in Putrajaya : 1 from existing cluster, 5 from close contact screening, 3 from assorted screening
– 5 cases in Sarawak : 1 from existing cluster, 4 from assorted screening

This raises the total number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia to 125,438, with 24,347 active cases – a big increase of 1460 cases.

They also shared that there are 18 additional patients in the ICU – 141 cases right now, and 15 additional patients requiring respiratory support – 67 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 38,960 cases, followed by Selangor with 36,641 cases, Kuala Lumpur with 14,942 cases, and Negeri Sembilan with 8,361 cases.

COVID-19 In Malaysia : FOUR Deaths Today

The Malaysia Ministry of Health announced FOUR deaths today, which means a total of 513 people have died from COVID-19 in Malaysia – a mortality rate of 0.41%.

Death #509 : Case 43178 was a 65 year-old Malaysian male, with a history of diabetes, hypertension, gout and chronic kidney disease. He passed away at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Sabah.

Death #510 : Case 106140 was a 60 year-old Malaysian female, with a history of hypertension. She passed away at the Sungai Buloh Hospital in Selangor.

Death #511 : Case 111987 was a 73 year-old Malaysian male, with a history of diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease. His body was brought to the Selayang Hospital in Selangor.

Death #512 : Case 113249 was a 50 year-old Malaysian female, with a history of hypertension, dyslipidemia and obesity. Her body was brought to the Kudat Hospital in Sabah.

Day 209 Of COVID-19 RMCO In Malaysia

Today marks the 209th day of the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) which will last until 31 March, 2021.

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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