Malaysia reports 1,704 new COVID-19 conditions and 11 fatalities; most infections in Selangor
04 January, 2021
Malaysia reported 1,704 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday (Jan 3), with Selangor accounting in most of the latest infections.
Malaysia is currently battling its third wave of COVID-19 during it is recovery movements control order (RMCO) period and features registered four-digit daily boosts for about two weeks.
Selangor recorded 673 conditions, of which 509 were from clusters and COVID-19 close contact screenings said wellness director-standard Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Health authorities detected 256 cases in Klang accompanied by 140 in Hulu Langat and 116 in Kuala Langat.
The remaining COVID-19 infections in Selangor were found in Gombak, Hulu Selangor, Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Petaling and Sepang.
Dr Noor Hisham said 316 situations were detected in Sabah while Johor reported 179 new infections.
Of the brand new cases reported on Sunday, Dr Noor Hisham explained 74 were linked to clusters in lock-ups, immigration detention depots and prisons.
There were also 11 new fatalities, bringing the national death toll to 494. The deaths involved 10 Malaysian residents and one foreigner, aged 53 to 77.
A complete of 124 patients stay in intensive care with 51 requiring respiratory aid.
The RMCO in Malaysia has been extended until Mar 31 due to a significant rise in COVID-19 cases nationwide, with a higher infectivity rate.
Malaysia entered the RMCO stage on Jun 10 where virtually all social, educational, religious and organization activities, in addition to financial sectors reopened progressively. Interstate travel and leisure was also permitted as the country's borders remained closed.
The RMCO once was scheduled to end on Dec 31, 2020.
Malaysia has recorded a complete of 119,077 COVID-19 cases to day, with 21,365 currently classified as active or infectious cases.
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