Malaysia reported 19,740 new COVID-19 cases and 274 deaths, but discharged 17,450 patients who fully recovered!
Here are the COVID-19 updates for Malaysia on 16 August 2021…
COVID-19 In Malaysia : 17,450 Patients Discharged!
On 16 August 2021, the Malaysia Ministry of Health announced that another 17,450 patients fully recovered from COVID-19, and were discharged today!
That means a total of 1,162,578 COVID-19 patients have fully recovered in Malaysia so far! That’s a recovery rate of 81.6%.
COVID-19 In Malaysia : 19,740 New Cases!
The third wave continues with 19,740 new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia!
This raises the total number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia to 1,424,639, with 249,277 active cases – a huge increase of 2,016 cases!
They also shared that there are 12 fewer patients in the ICU – 1,047 cases right now, and 6 fewer patients requiring respiratory support – 520 cases right now.
| STATES | NEW CASES |
FROM CLUSTERS |
FROM CLOSE CONTACTS |
IMPORTED | OTHERS |
| SELANGOR | 5,706 | 155 | 3,302 | 15 | 2,234 |
| SABAH | 1,728 | 134 | 962 | – | 632 |
| KEDAH | 1,592 | 84 | 756 | – | 752 |
| SARAWAK | 1,566 | 312 | 904 | 2 | 348 |
| JOHOR | 1,510 | 269 | 832 | – | 409 |
| KUALA LUMPUR | 1,360 | 53 | 687 | 1 | 619 |
| PULAU PINANG | 1,251 | 80 | 390 | 1 | 780 |
| KELANTAN | 1,227 | 152 | 802 | – | 273 |
| MELAKA | 1,120 | 730 | 223 | – | 167 |
| PERAK | 938 | 103 | 468 | – | 367 |
| TERENGGANU | 688 | 73 | 501 | – | 114 |
| PAHANG | 646 | 148 | 356 | – | 142 |
| NEGERI SEMBILAN | 343 | 43 | 164 | – | 136 |
| PUTRAJAYA | 43 | – | 36 | – | 7 |
| PERLIS | 20 | 1 | 11 | – | 8 |
| LABUAN | 2 | – | – | – | 2 |
| TOTAL | 19,740 | 2,337 | 10,394 | 19 | 6,990 |
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 518,360 cases, followed by Kuala Lumpur with 155,859 cases, Johor with 112,355 cases, and Sabah with 106,830 cases.
COVID-19 In Malaysia : 274 Deaths Today
The Malaysia Ministry of Health announced 274 deaths today!
That means a total of 12,784 people have died from COVID-19 – a mortality rate of 0.90%.
Day 63 Of National Recovery Plan In Malaysia
Today marks the 63rd day of the National Recovery Plan (PPN), which was announced on 15 June 2021.
Under PPN, states have to achieve certain criteria to shift from Phase 1 (most stringent restrictions) to Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 (most relaxed restrictions).
Read more : Malaysia National Recovery Plan : 8 August 2021 Edition!
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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