COVID-19 Malaysia: 169379 Cases, 127662 Healed, 630 Dead

Malaysia reported 4008 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths, but discharged 2374 patients who fully recovered!

Here are the COVID-19 updates for Malaysia on 20 January 2021…

 

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 2374 Patients Discharged!

At 6:30 PM on 20 January 2021, the Malaysia Ministry of Health announced that another 2374 patients fully recovered from COVID-19, and were discharged today!

That means a total of 127,662 COVID-19 patients have fully recovered in Malaysia so far! That’s a recovery rate of 75.4%.

 

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 4008 New Cases!

The third wave continues with 4008 new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia!

• 5 cases imported from overseas
  – 4 in KL, 1 in Selangor
• 4003 local cases
  – 1390 cases in Selangor : 525 from existing clusters, 72 from new Rantau Bestari and Jalan Abdul Aziz construction site clusters, 464 from close contact screening, 329 from assorted screening
  – 509 cases in KL : 137 from existing clusters, 15 from new Jalan Sejahtera Cluster, 213 from close contact screening, 144 from assorted screening
  – 470 cases in Johor : 136 from existing clusters, 62 from new Jalan Digital construction site, Jalan Niaga, Tampoi Lima and Jalan Sera clusters, 180 from close contact screening, 92 from assorted screening
  – 406 cases in Sabah : 10 from existing clusters, 10 from new Jalan KKIP Selatan and Kampung Balibata clusters, 264 from close contact screening, 122 from assorted screening
  – 203 cases in Sarawak : 141 from existing clusters, 62 from assorted screening
  – 176 cases in Negeri Sembilan : 78 from existing clusters, 4 from new Sungai Ibor Cluster, 52 from close contact screening, 42 from assorted screening
  – 170 cases in Perak : 8 from existing clusters, 15 from new Batu Enam and Persiaran Tasek clusters, 97 from close contact screening, 50 from assorted screening
  – 142 cases in Kedah : 16 from existing clusters, 72 from close contact screening, 54 from assorted screening
  – 132 cases in Melaka : 19 from existing clusters, 10 from new Bukit Sebukor construction site and Jalan Usaha clusters, 86 from close contact screening, 17 from assorted screening
  – 124 cases in Penang : 38 from existing clusters, 53 from close contact screening, 33 from assorted screening
  – 121 cases in Kelantan : 19 from existing clusters, 84 from close contact screening, 18 from assorted screening
  – 81 cases in Terengganu : 17 from existing clusters, 44 from close contact screening, 20 from assorted screening
  – 52 cases in Pahang : 13 from existing clusters, 15 from new Luit Sawmill and Bukit Gelugor clusters, 21 from close contact screening, 3 from assorted screening
  – 23 cases in Putrajaya : 14 from close contact screening, 9 from assorted screening
  – 3 cases in Perlis : 1 from assorted screening
  – 1 cases in Labuan : from existing cluster

This raises the total number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia to 169,379, with 41,087 active cases – a huge increase of 1623 cases.

They also shared that there are 8 additional patients in the ICU – 246 cases right now, but no additional patient requiring respiratory support – 96 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 50,636 cases, followed by Sabah with 45,008 cases, Kuala Lumpur with 19,411 cases, and Johor with 14,539 cases.

 

COVID-19 In Malaysia : 11 Deaths Today

The Malaysia Ministry of Health announced 11 deaths today, which means a total of 630 people have died from COVID-19 in Malaysia – a mortality rate of 0.37%.

Death #620 : Case 70532 was a 70 year-old Malaysian female, with a history of diabetes and hypertension. She passed away at the Duchess of Kent Hospital in Sabah.

Death #621 : Case 123243 was a 77 year-old Malaysian male, with a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia and gout. He passed away at the Duchess of Kent Hospital in Sabah.

Death #622 : Case 158167 was a 42 year-old Malaysian male, with a history of diabetes,  hypertension and chronic liver disease. He passed away at the Miri Hospital in Sarawak.

Death #623 : Case 159614 was a 60 year-old Malaysian male, with a history of diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and stroke. He passed away at the Selayang Hospital in Selangor.

Death #624 : Case 162031 was a 68 year-old Malaysian male, with a history of hypertension and heart disease. He passed away at the Sungai Buloh Hospital in Selangor.

Death #625 : Case 162911 was a 81 year-old Malaysian male, with a history of diabetes, hypertension, psoriasis, stroke, chronic kidney disease, and Cushing’s syndrome. He passed away at the Sungai Buloh Hospital in Selangor.

Death #626 : Case 162917 was a 54 year-old Malaysian female, whose body was brought to the Kajang Hospital in Selangor.

Death #627 : Case 163340 was a 90 year-old Malaysian female, with a history of diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia and hyperparathyroidism. She passed away at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Sabah.

Death #628 : Case 164352 was a 69 year-old Malaysian female, with a history of hypertension, and chronic kidney disease. She passed away at the Kota Tinggi Hospital in Johor.

Death #629 : Case 160640 was a 69 year-old foreign female, with a history of diabetes, and hypertension. She passed away at the Enche’ Besar Hajjah Khalsom Hospital in Johor.

Death #630 : Case 164328 was a 72 year-old foreign female, with a history of diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. She passed away at the Sultan Ismail Hospital in Johor.

 

Day 223 Of COVID-19 RMCO In Malaysia

Today marks the 223rd 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!

Recommended : COVID-19 : Hand Sanitiser or Soap? Which Is Better?
Recommended : Surgical Mask : How To CORRECTLY Wear + Remove!
Recommended : Grocery Shopping Safety During COVID-19
Recommended : COVID-19 Food Safety : Fruits, Vegetables, Takeouts

 

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