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COVID-19 | Eleven new cases of Covid-19 were reported in the last 24 hours to noon today, of which only one was a locally acquired infection, while the rest were imported cases.
The only local transmission involved a Malaysian whose case was discovered during a preoperative examination at Sarawak General Hospital.
Of the 10 imported cases, eight were from those returning from India, one from Indonesia and one more from Qatar.
Eight of the imported cases were found in Kuala Lumpur, while two others were found in Selangor.
No new deaths were reported for the 31st day in a row, meaning the death toll remains at 125.
Meanwhile, eight people are being treated in intensive care units (ICUs), and six need a ventilator. The figure has not changed since yesterday.
Today eight patients were recovered, bringing the total number of active cases to 154.
In a related matter, active case detection and close contact detection are taking place at the Terendak military camp in Malacca, where three Covid-19 cases were recently detected.
“As of August 29, 109 people have been identified as close contacts of the positive cases.
“They have been examined and are still awaiting the results of the Covid-19 test.
“Close contact and field activity is still taking place,” said the director general of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah, in a statement today.
He reminded the public to be cautious and adhere to standard operating procedures.
