Malaysia reported 4865 new COVID-19 cases and 47 deaths, but discharged 3497 patients who fully recovered!
Here are the COVID-19 updates for Malaysia on 18 May 2021…
COVID-19 In Malaysia : 3497 Patients Discharged!
On 18 May 2021, the Malaysia Ministry of Health announced that another 3497 patients fully recovered from COVID-19, and were discharged today!
That means a total of 432,600 COVID-19 patients have fully recovered in Malaysia so far! That’s a recovery rate of 90.2%.
COVID-19 In Malaysia : 4865 New Cases!
The third wave continues with 4865 new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia!
This raises the total number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia to 479,421, with 44,827 active cases – a huge increase of 1321 cases!
STATES | NEW CASES |
FROM NEW CLUSTERS |
FROM CLOSE CONTACTS |
IMPORTED | OTHERS |
SELANGOR | 1,743 | 64 | 1,261 | 3 | 415 |
SARAWAK | 512 | 76 | 348 | – | 88 |
WP KUALA LUMPUR | 477 | 49 | 256 | 2 | 170 |
JOHOR | 407 | 94 | 194 | – | 119 |
KELANTAN | 406 | 19 | 294 | – | 93 |
KEDAH | 244 | 66 | 95 | – | 83 |
PULAU PINANG | 220 | 9 | 107 | – | 104 |
PERAK | 160 | 46 | 84 | – | 30 |
TERENGGANU | 156 | 38 | 96 | – | 22 |
PAHANG | 152 | 85 | 48 | – | 19 |
NEGERI SEMBILAN | 149 | 20 | 87 | – | 42 |
MELAKA | 127 | 22 | 85 | – | 20 |
SABAH | 95 | 13 | 53 | – | 29 |
WP PUTRAJAYA | 9 | – | 5 | – | 4 |
WP LABUAN | 6 | – | 3 | – | 3 |
PERLIS | 2 | – | 1 | – | 1 |
TOTAL | 4,865 | 601 | 3,017 | 5 | 1,242 |
They also shared that there are 9 additional patients in the ICU – 531 cases right now, and 4 additional patients requiring respiratory support – 277 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 157,056 cases, followed by Sabah with 59,504 cases, Johor with 51,217 cases, and Kuala Lumpur with 50,582 cases.
COVID-19 In Malaysia : 47 Deaths Today
The Malaysia Ministry of Health announced 47 deaths today – the highest daily death toll ever!
That means a total of 1,994 people have died from COVID-19 in Malaysia – a mortality rate of 0.42%.
- Death #1948 : 62 year-old Malaysian male, Selangor.
- Death #1949 : 57 year-old Malaysian female, Selangor.
- Death #1950 : 72 year-old Malaysian male, Kelantan.
- Death #1951 : 60 year-old Malaysian female, Pahang.
- Death #1952 : 67 year-old Malaysian male, Selangor.
- Death #1953 : 67 year-old Malaysian male, Selangor.
- Death #1954 : 85 year-old Malaysian female, KL.
- Death #1955 : 71 year-old Malaysian female, Sarawak.
- Death #1956 : 74 year-old Malaysian male, Selangor.
- Death #1957 : 48 year-old Malaysian female, Selangor.
- Death #1958 : 68 year-old Malaysian male, Kelantan.
- Death #1959 : 60 year-old Malaysian male, Penang.
- Death #1960 : 53 year-old Malaysian male, Pahang.
- Death #1961 : 63 year-old Malaysian male, Selangor.
- Death #1962 : 60 year-old Malaysian male, KL.
- Death #1963 : 66 year-old Malaysian male, Kelantan.
- Death #1964 : 33 year-old Malaysian female, Kelantan.
- Death #1965 : 64 year-old Malaysian male, Sarawak.
- Death #1966 : 75 year-old Malaysian female, Kelantan.
- Death #1967 : 36 year-old Malaysian male, Perak.
- Death #1968 : 44 year-old Malaysian female, Selangor.
- Death #1969 : 64 year-old Malaysian male, Johor.
- Death #1970 : 84 year-old Malaysian male, Penang.
- Death #1971 : 51 year-old Malaysian female, Sarawak.
- Death #1972 : 66 year-old Malaysian male, Penang.
- Death #1973 : 73 year-old Malaysian female, Sarawak.
- Death #1974 : 69 year-old Malaysian female, Negeri Sembilan.
- Death #1975 : 94 year-old Malaysian female, Perak.
- Death #1976: 78 year-old Malaysian male, Selangor.
- Death #1977 : 73 year-old Malaysian male, Sarawak.
- Death #1978 : 74 year-old Malaysian female, Penang.
- Death #1979 : 63 year-old Malaysian female, Kedah.
- Death #1980 : 68 year-old Malaysian female, Selangor.
- Death #1981 : 61 year-old Malaysian male, Selangor.
- Death #1982 : 57 year-old Malaysian female, Johor.
- Death #1983 : 83 year-old Malaysian female, KL.
- Death #1984 : 65 year-old Malaysian female, KL.
- Death #1985 : 76 year-old Malaysian male, Selangor.
- Death #1986 : 58 year-old Malaysian male, Selangor.
- Death #1987 : 54 year-old Malaysian male, Selangor.
- Death #1988 : 54 year-old Malaysian female, Selangor.
- Death #1989 : 41 year-old Malaysian male, Selangor.
- Death #1990 : 71 year-old Malaysian female, Johor.
- Death #1991 : 56 year-old Malaysian male, Johor.
- Death #1992 : 64 year-old Malaysian male, Penang.
- Death #1993 : 45 year-old Malaysian male, Perak.
- Death #1994 : 49 year-old foreign female, Selangor.
Day 126 Of CMCO / RMCO 2.0 In Malaysia
Today marks the 126th day of the CMCO / RMCO 2.0 which will last until 17 May 2021.
Under CMCO / RMCO 2.0, inter-district travel is allowed, but not interstate travel. And businesses are allowed to operate, subject to SOP.
Recommended : MCO, CMCO, RMCO Extension + Changes : 29 April – 17 May!
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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