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KUALA LUMPUR: The rise in daily Covid-19 infections in Malaysia is in line with the increasing number of cases globally, says the Ministry of Health.
Health Director General Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah said on Oct. 2 that the 287 recorded cases were the highest since the start of the pandemic.
“This upward trend is what worries the Ministry of Health, as it is definitely in line with the growing number of Covid-19 cases and deaths around the world.
“As of today, 34.2 million cases have been registered worldwide, and the number of daily registered cases shows an increase of around 309,000 cases compared to the previous 302,000 cases,” he told a press conference. on Friday.
He said that of the 287 new cases registered on Friday in Malaysia, 128 were from the Tembok group which involves a prison in Kedah.
“Of the 159 remaining cases, 113 were detected in Sabah from the already identified clusters, as well as in four districts currently under an enhanced movement control (MCO) order.
“The improved MCO and interdistrict travel control in Sabah, which will be in effect from 12:01 a.m. on October 3 to October 16, is expected to help reduce the number of cases there,” he said, adding that there were 20 new cases today involving those who had previously traveled to Sabah.
He said the cases were identified after screenings of visitors arriving from Sabah at all domestic and international entry points between September 27 and October 10.
“Those who tested negative are encouraged to continue quarantines for the full 14 days.”
“While we are now prepared, all state health departments and district health offices across the country have been reminded to face any possibility of a large increase in cases within their localities and to redouble their efforts to track, test , isolate and treat any case of Covid-19.
Dr. Noor Hisham said that the Ministry of Health always worked with other agencies to carry out this responsibility, but that they could not do it alone.
“The greatest responsibility rests on the shoulders of each person within the community, regardless of position, background and status.
“Avoid blaming each other.
“Social responsibility must be assumed jointly so that we can break the chain of Covid-19 infections in the country,” he said.
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