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COVID-19 | Several strategies planned and implemented by the Ministry of Health have kept the number of deaths from Covid-19 in Malaysia at a minimum of nine deaths per million inhabitants, said today the Deputy Director General of Health (Medical), Dr. Rohaizat Yon.
The rate is well below that of the United States, which is 741 per million inhabitants; The United Kingdom (732), the Philippines (70) and Indonesia (54), according to international data from Worldometer.info, he said.
As of noon yesterday, Malaysia recorded 318 deaths from Covid-19 or 0.6 percent of the total number of 49,730 cases.
Rohaizat said an analysis shows that the deaths from Covid-19 in Malaysia are mainly patients aged 50 and over, accounting for 85.4 percent.
“Other important factors that also contribute to the death of Covid-19 patients are comorbidities such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease, as well as the duration of patients seeking treatment at health centers.
“The various strategies planned and implemented by the Ministry of Health have shown a positive effect, where the mortality rate recorded so far in Malaysia is 0.6 percent (of total cases), which is low compared to deaths. registered in other countries, ”he said in a statement posted on the ministry’s Facebook page.
Rohaizat said that the battle to break the Covid-19 transmission chain continues.
He said the ministry is still striving to improve the Covid-19 recovery rate and reduce the death rate, as well as continuing to increase the level of medical care to all patients, regardless of whether they are Covid-19 patients or others. patients.
He also said that the ministry always watches over the availability of hospital facilities, including the Intensive Care Unit and ventilators; Quarantine and Treatment Centers for Low Risk Covid-19 and mobilization of health personnel at a more optimal level.
“The world is still fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. Various efforts have been made globally and from Malaysia to win this war.
“The cooperation provided by all Malaysians in adhering to standard operating procedures and the enormous sacrifices of front-line personnel in dealing with Covid-19 infection, as well as bottom-line supporters, is appreciated,” he said.
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