COVID-19 Malaysia: 161740 Cases, 122344 Healed, 605 Dead

Malaysia reported 3306 new COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths, but discharged 2293 patients who fully recovered!

Here are the COVID-19 updates for Malaysia on 18 January 2021…

 

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 2293 Patients Discharged!

At 6:45 PM on 18 January 2021, the Malaysia Ministry of Health announced that another 2293 patients fully recovered from COVID-19, and were discharged today!

That means a total of 122,344 COVID-19 patients have fully recovered in Malaysia so far! That’s a recovery rate of 75.7%.

 

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 3306 New Cases!

The third wave continues with 3306 new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia!

• 7 cases imported from overseas
  – 6 from KL, 1 from Selangor
• 3299 local cases
  – 1212 cases in Selangor : 492 from existing clusters, 60 from new Taman Tasik Sungai Chua Cluster, 360 from close contact screening, 300 from assorted screening
  – 432 cases in Sabah : 20 from existing clusters, 17 from new Segamaha and Jalan Bukit Bendera clusters, 307 from close contact screening, 88 from assorted screening
  – 329 cases in Johor : 100 from existing clusters, 19 from new Jalan Suria Cluster, 95 from close contact screening, 115 from assorted screening
  – 244 cases in KL : 38 from existing clusters, 49 from new Jalan Nipah and Era Duta construction site clusters, 91 from close contact screening, 66 from assorted screening
  – 156 cases in Melaka : 50 from existing clusters, 71 from close contact screening, 36 from assorted screening
  – 150 cases in Kelantan : 44 from existing clusters, 19 from new Pulau Lima Cluster, 75 from close contact screening, 30 from assorted screening
  – 145 cases in Penang : 38 from existing clusters, 45 from close contact screening, 62 from assorted screening
  – 142 cases in Kedah : 4 from existing clusters, 66 from close contact screening, 72 from assorted screening
  – 126 cases in Negeri Sembilan : 59 from existing clusters, 7 from new Jalan TJ Cluster, 19 from close contact screening, 41 from assorted screening
  – 114 cases in Perak : 13 from existing clusters, 63 from close contact screening, 38 from assorted screening
  – 100 cases in Sarawak : 68 from existing clusters, 12 from close contact screening, 20 from assorted screening
  – 84 cases in Pahang : 39 from existing clusters, 7 from new Kafe Genting Cluster, 29 from close contact screening, 9 from assorted screening
  – 20 cases in Terengganu : 10 from existing clusters, 9 from close contact screening, 1 from assorted screening
  – 16 cases in Perlis : 11 from close contact screening, 5 from assorted screening
  – 15 cases in Putrajaya : 2 from existing clusters, 5 from close contact screening, 8 from assorted screening
  – 14 cases in Labuan : 3 from existing clusters, 6 from close contact screening, 5 from assorted screening

This raises the total number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia to 161,740, with 38,791 active cases – a big increase of 1009 cases.

They also shared that there are 14 fewer patients in the ICU – 226 cases right now, and 1 additional patient requiring respiratory support – 94 cases right now.

 

COVID-19 In Malaysia : Cases Breakdown By State

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

Selangor is at the top with 48,046 cases, followed by Sabah with 44,076 cases, Kuala Lumpur with 18,377 cases, and Johor with 13,701 cases.

 

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 4 Deaths Today

The Malaysia Ministry of Health announced 4 deaths today, which means a total of 605 people have died from COVID-19 in Malaysia – a mortality rate of 0.37%.

Death #602 : Case 120858 was a 77 year-old Malaysian male, with a history of hypertension, dyslipidemia, hyperthyroidism, and Adrenal Insufficiency. He passed away at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Sabah.

Death #603 : Case 131052 was a 91 year-old Malaysian male, with a history of diabetes, heart disease, chronic kidney disease and gout. He passed away at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital in Terengganu.

Death #604 : Case 145018 was a 78 year-old Malaysian female, with a history of hypertension and stroke. She passed away at the Sungai Buloh Hospital in Selangor.

Death #605 : Case 156403 was a 59 year-old Malaysian male, with a history of hypertension, chronic kidney disease and chronic liver disease. He passed away at the Sungai Buloh Hospital in Selangor.

 

Day 221 Of COVID-19 RMCO In Malaysia

Today marks the 221st 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.

Recommended : New RMCO / PKPP SOP (December 2020) For Malaysia
Recommended : New CMCO SOP (December 2020) For Peninsular Malaysia

 

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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Recommended : Surgical Mask : How To CORRECTLY Wear + Remove!
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Recommended : COVID-19 Food Safety : Fruits, Vegetables, Takeouts

 

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