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PETALING JAYA: Ninety-five new cases of Covid-19 were reported today, bringing the total number of active cases in the nation to 754.
Meanwhile, one more death was reported today, bringing the death toll to 129.
Health Director General Tan Sri Noor Hisham Abdullah said 91 of today’s cases were local broadcasts, while the remaining four were imported.
“Of the local broadcasts, 90 were in Sabah. They consisted of 76 (20 foreigners) belonging to the Fort Lahad Datu group, four (one foreigner) from the Pulau group and another three from the Selamat group.
“Three (one foreigner) more cases were detected among patients with Serious Acute Respiratory Disease (SARI), while another two were cases that developed symptoms of Covid-19 and were admitted to Tawau Hospital.
“One more was the case that died today (case 10,145). He was a foreigner or admitted to the Semporna Hospital.
“Another case was a close contact of case 10,145,” he said in a statement today.
There was also another local broadcast in Negri Sembilan, belonging to the Bunga group.
The remaining four cases reported today were imported, consisting of a Chinese ship crew member in Sabah and three illegal immigrants in Selangor.
The latest report brings the total number of infections detected in the country to 10,147.
Meanwhile, 14 cases had recovered and were discharged today. This brings the total number of recovered patients to 9,264, which represents 91.3% of all cases.
He also said that 11 cases are currently in intensive care units, and two require respiratory assistance.
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