Malaysia reported 2154 new COVID-19 cases and 6 deaths, but discharged 3275 patients who fully recovered!
Here are the COVID-19 updates for Malaysia on 5 March 2021…
COVID-19 In Malaysia : 3275 Patients Discharged!
On 5 March 2021, the Malaysia Ministry of Health announced that another 3275 patients fully recovered from COVID-19, and were discharged today!
That means a total of 286,904 COVID-19 patients have fully recovered in Malaysia so far! That’s a recovery rate of 92.5%.
COVID-19 In Malaysia : 2154 New Cases!
The third wave continues with 2154 new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia!
- 5 cases imported from overseas
– 3 in KL, 2 in Selangor - 2149 local cases
– 792 cases in Selangor : 184 from existing clusters, 59 from new Jalan Zamrud construction site, Jalan Dato Sellathevan, Industri Cheras Jaya, Meranti Utama and Kampung Nyatoh clusters, 423 from close contact screening, 126 from assorted screening.
– 463 cases in Johor : 354 from existing clusters, 63 from close contact screening, 46 from assorted screening
– 250 cases in Sarawak : 54 from existing clusters, 113 from close contact screening, 83 from assorted screening
– 119 cases in Penang : 41 from existing clusters, 20 from Perusahaan 10 Cluster, 37 from close contact screening, 21 from assorted screening
– 109 cases in Perak : 94 from existing clusters, 6 from new Jalan Senu Cluster, 2 from close contact screening, 7 from assorted screening
– 105 cases in KL : 1 from existing cluster, 12 from new Jalan Mutiara Barat and Persiaran Alam clusters, 58 from close contact screening, 34 from assorted screening
– 97 cases in Sabah : 20 from existing clusters, 7 from new Kuala Punteh Cluster, 46 from close contact screening, 24 from assorted screening
– 77 cases in Negeri Sembilan : 2 from existing clusters, 71 from new Kampung Nyatoh Cluster, 2 from close contact screening, 2 from assorted screening
– 57 cases in Kelantan : 26 from existing clusters, 29 from close contact screening, 2 from assorted screening
– 38 cases in Pahang : 2 from existing clusters, 8 from close contact screening, 28 from assorted screening
– 16 cases in Terengganu : 2 from existing clusters, 10 from close contact screening, 4 from assorted screening
– 10 cases in Melaka : 8 from existing clusters, 2 from close contact screening
– 9 cases in Kedah : 1 from existing cluster, 2 from close contact screening, 6 from assorted screening
– 4 cases in Putrajaya : 2 from existing clusters, 1 from close contact screening, 1 from assorted screening
– 2 cases in Labuan : from assorted screening
– 1 case in Perlis : from assorted screening
This raises the total number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia to 310,097, with 22,034 active cases – a big drop of 1127 cases.
They also shared that there are 9 fewer patients in the ICU – 184 cases right now, and 12 fewer patients requiring respiratory support – 87 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 103,082 cases, followed by Sabah with 53,313 cases, Johor with 37,704 cases, and Kuala Lumpur with 35,513 cases.
COVID-19 In Malaysia : 6 Deaths Today
The Malaysia Ministry of Health announced 6 deaths today. That means a total of 1,159 people have died from COVID-19 in Malaysia – a mortality rate of 0.37%.
Death #1154 : Case 285696 was a 52 year-old Malaysian female, with history of diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and stroke. She passed away at the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Kedah.
Death #1155 : Case 306021 was a 78 year-old Malaysian female, with history of cancer. She passed away at the Selayang Hospital in Selangor.
Death #1156 : Case 306058 was a 55 year-old Malaysian male, who passed away at the Sungai Buloh Hospital in Selangor.
Death #1157 : Case 306494 was a 87 year-old Malaysian female, with history of diabetes and hypertension. She passed away at the Sungai Buloh Hospital in Selangor.
Death #1158 : Case 306496 was a 62 year-old Malaysian male, with history of heart disease and empyema. He passed away at the Sungai Buloh Hospital in Selangor.
Death #1159 : Case 306497 was a 61 year-old Malaysian male, with history of hypertension and heart disease. His body was brought to the Ampang Hospital in Selangor.
Day 52 Of MCO 2.0 In Malaysia
Today marks the 52nd day of the Movement Control Order 2.0 (MCO 2.0) which will last until 4 March, 2021.
Under MCO 2.0, only critical businesses are allowed to reopen, with interstate and inter-district travel restrictions.
Public events, entertainment outlet and group sports are forbidden. Even schools are closed with education mostly conducted online.
Recommended : Follow This MCO 2.0 SOP Or Get Fined Up To RM 1K!
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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