Malaysia reports 16 new COVID-19 cases, lowest since movement control order began
13 May, 2020
Malaysia confirmed 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday (May 12), the cheapest daily number because the movement control order (MCO) arrived to force on Mar 18.
The tally of cases stands at 6,742, with 1,410 active cases currently, said health director-general Noor Hisham Abdullah in a daily update.
Three of the brand new cases were imported. Among the 13 local infections, nine involved non-Malaysians.
A complete of 110 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and were discharged on Tuesday, bringing the number of full recovery cases to 5,223, or 77.5 % of the entire cases.
No new deaths were recorded. The death toll from the condition stands at 109.
Although the amount of cases has fallen, Dr Noor Hisham urged the general public never to let their guard down.
With China and South Korea recording new positive cases again, he said the general public must do their part to make certain that a similar trend wouldn't normally happen in Malaysia, especially as the federal government has relaxed measures under the MCO.
Before the MCO could be totally lifted, Dr Noor Hisham said Malaysia has to pay attention to six key areas, including border control, capacity for the healthcare system, the country’s capability to protect high-risk groups, aswell people's ability to adapt to the "new normal".
“What is important is that the six factors have already been identified. We embrace all six and can put (them) into practice despite the fact that we have not planned the exit strategy yet,” he said.
“We have to get together as one. If most of us do our part, I am certain we are able to do it. Malaysia Boleh!” he said.
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