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span style="font-size:14px">By Melati Mohd Ariff
This is Bernama’s weekly roundup on COVID-19 and related matters in Malaysia and globally from Oct 1 to noon today.
In Malaysia, cases numbers have exceeded 4.85 million and globally, the virus has infected more than 625 million people and caused over 6.55 million deaths. Some 605 million patients have so far recovered from the virus.
The COVID-19 pandemic, which is now in its third year, has affected 228 countries and territories.
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) – New daily COVID-19 cases for the first week of October stood below 2,000 with 1,794 cases reported yesterday (Oct 6) including five (5) imported cases and four (4) deaths.
Cumulative COVID-19 cases in Malaysia now stood at 4,850,108 and as of yesterday, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported 23,601 active COVID-19 cases and 95.8 per cent (22,617 cases) were home quarantined.
To date, the lowest figure for October was reported on Oct 3 with 1,244 cases compared to 1,186 cases reported on Sept 26.
The MOHNOW portal has been developed in collaboration with the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) and is accessible through https://data.moh.gov.my. --fotoBERNAMA (2022) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
According to MOHNOW data updated on Oct 7, out of 1,794 cases yesterday, four (4) states recorded three-digit cases namely Selangor (528), Kuala Lumpur (430), Perak (162) and Sabah (132).
Two digit cases were reported in Penang (85), Negeri Sembilan (85), Kedah (76), Melaka (58), Sarawak (57), Johor (45), Kelantan (38), Putrajaya (32), Pahang (32) and Terengganu (25).
One digit cases were reported in Perlis (8) and Labuan (1).
Below are new daily COVID-19 cases during the week compiled by Bernama from Oct 1 to Oct 6:-
The MySejahtera application will be used as a digital platform for public health following the country’s transition from the COVID-19 pandemic phase. --fotoBERNAMA (2022) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Oct 1 (1,626), Oct 2 (1,360), Oct 3 (1,244), Oct 4 (1,483), Oct 5 (1,722) and Oct 6 (1,794).
New daily COVID-19 cases for the previous week (Sept 24–Sept 30) are as follow:-
Sept 24 (1,924), Sept 25 (1,608), Sept 26 (1,186), Sept 27 (1,552), Sept 28 (2,445), Sept 29 (1,867) and Sept 30 (2,007).
New daily COVID-19 cases in neighbouring Singapore are as below:-
Oct 1 (3,510), Oct 2 (2,863), Oct 3 (2,713), Oct 4 (7,146), Oct 5 (5,923) and Oct 6 (6,208).
A two-hour downpour has caused flash flood at Kampung Paya Kenangan, Johor Bahru. --fotoBERNAMA (2022) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
A total of 1,227 recovered COVID-19 cases were reported, bringing the cumulative figure to 4,790,116.
With a cumulative figure of 4,850,108 cases, Malaysia now ranked 27th in the list of 228 countries/territories hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ahead of Malaysia are Greece (4,975,067) and Ukraine (5,177,217).
According to Worldometer, of the list of 228 nations, France recorded the highest new daily cases (65,537) followed by Taiwan (46,484) and Italy (44,849).
On COVID-19 fatalities, the US reported the highest number of COVID-19 fatalities with 1,087,350 cases.
COVID-19 SCENARIO IN MALAYSIA
Staff from the District Health Office (Vector Control Unit) undertaking fogging to eradicate the breeding grounds of Aedes in the surrounding areas of Dataran Seri Jempol, Negeri Sembilan. --fotoBERNAMA (2022) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
MOHNOW data as of 10.51 am today (Oct 7) showed 22,617 cases (95.8 per cent) were quarantined at home out of 23,601 active cases.
No case was reported at the COVID-19 Integrated Quarantine and Treatment Centre (PKRC); 948 cases (4 per cent) at hospitals; 12 cases (0.1 per cent) at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) without respiratory assistance (ABP) and 24 cases (0.1 per cent) at the ICU with ABP.
For the record, there are five categories of COVID-19 infections:-
According to MOH, Category 1 is for patients with no symptoms; Category 2 is for patients with mild symptoms; Category 3 is for patients with pneumonia; Category 4 is for patients who require supplemental oxygen; and Category 5 is for the critically ill and need to be on ventilator support at the ICU.
Recovered cases:-
Oct 1 (2,386), Oct 2 (2,271), Oct 3 (2,005), Oct 4 (1,852), Oct 5 (1,639) and Oct 6 (1,227).
*Cumulative recovered cases as of Oct 6 stood at 4,790,116.
Active cases with probable infections:-
Oct 1 (25,009), Oct 2 (24,097), Oct 3 (23,331), Oct 4 (22,957), Oct 5 (23,038) and Oct 6 (23,601).
Breakdown of new daily cases (1,794 cases) :-
*state-by-state, as of yesterday
*(+imported cases)
Latest Status of COVID-19 in Malaysia. New Cases by States. Source: MOH
Three digits - Selangor 528 (+0), Kuala Lumpur 430 (+0), Perak 162 (+0) and Sabah 132 (+0).
Two digits - Penang 85 (+0), Negeri Sembilan 84 (+1), Kedah 76 (+0), Melaka 56 (+2), Sarawak 57 (+0), Johor 44 (+1), Kelantan 38 (+0), Putrajaya 32 (+0), Pahang 32 (+0) and Terengganu 24 (+1).
One digit - Perlis 8 (+0) and Labuan 1 (+0).
New record cases, imported cases, local transmission:
Oct 1 - New cases 1,626; Cumulative cases 4,842,505; Imported cases 5.
Oct 2 - New cases 1,360; Cumulative cases 4,843,865; Imported cases 1.
Oct 3 - New cases 1,244; Cumulative cases 4,845,109; Imported cases 4.
Oct 4 - New cases 1,483; Cumulative cases 4,846,592; Imported cases 4.
Oct 5 - New cases 1,722; Cumulative cases 4,848,314; Imported cases 8.
Oct 6 - New cases 1,794; Cumulative cases 4,850,108; Imported cases 5.
Breakdown in new clusters as below:-
Oct 1 - no cluster.
Oct 2 - no cluster.
Oct 3 - 1 (workplace 1).
• Dua Jalan Mahawangsa (workplace) cluster in Kinta, Perak - 11 cases.
Oct 4 - no cluster.
Oct 5 - no cluster.
Oct 6 - no information.
*Overall, a total of 7,082 clusters were detected and as of Oct 6, 13 clusters were still active.
Record death cases are as below:-
*BID = Brought-in-Dead are cases outside the hospital and those brought to the hospital's forensic department; positive COVID-19 cases after PT PCR tests conducted.
Oct 1 - 0 (BID 0), Oct 2 - 1 (BID 1), Oct 3 - 5 (BID 2), Oct 4 - 5 (BID 1), Oct 5 - 2 (BID 2) and Oct 6 - 4 (BID 0).
* As of yesterday, Malaysia’s COVID-19 death toll stood at 36,391 cases.
GLOBAL COVID-19 STATISTICS
Current Worldwide Statistics on COVID-19 and COVID-19 Case Summary in Malaysia. worldometers.info/coronavirus
According to Worldometer, total COVID-19 cases globally to date stood at 625,547,425 compared to 622,928,752 cases during the previous week with 6,557,697 deaths (previously at 6,549,217).
A total of 605,145,376 recovered cases were reported from 602,688,490 previously.
Some 228 countries are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and those in the top 10 of the list are the US, India, France, Brazil, Germany, South Korea, the United Kingdom (UK), Italy, Japan and Russia.
The breakdown of the top 10 nations (+ new record daily cases) is as follows:-
US 98,474,755 (+30,873)
India 44,605,149 (+686)
France 35,705,236 (+65,537)
Brazil 34,750,108 (+6,510)
Germany 33,652,255 (+no information)
South Korea 24,911,497 (+28,603)
UK 23,735,273 (+8,917)
Italy 22,692,912 (+44,849)
Japan 21,460,295 (+33,440)
Russia 21,141,674 (+23,045)
Below is a breakdown of cumulative COVID-19 cases and (+new daily cases) among Southeast Asian nations, including Malaysia:-
Vietnam in the 13th spot - 11,484,659 (+1,130)
Indonesia in the 20th spot - 6,441,123 (+1,831)
Malaysia in the 27th spot - 4,850,108 (+1,794)
Thailand in the 29th spot - 4,682,132 (+no information)
Philippines in the 38th spot - 3,961,349 (+2,562)
Singapore in the 46th spot - 1,936,270 (+6,208)
Myanmar in the 83rd spot - 622,802 (+no information)
Brunei in the 111th spot - 227,756 (+no information)
Laos in the 113th spot - 215,952 (+26)
Cambodia in the 125th spot - 137,906 (+7)
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COVID-19 BACKGROUND
-- The World Health Organisation (WHO)’s China country office was informed of cases of pneumonia that were detected in Wuhan on Dec 31, 2019. On Jan 7, 2020 the Chinese authorities confirmed that the newly detected novel coronavirus can be transmitted from human to human.
-- Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-COV).
-- A study of the virus’ genetic sequence suggested similarities to that seen in snakes and bats. China health officials identified the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan as the source of the transmission of the coronavirus.
-- On Feb 11, 2020, WHO announced the official name of the virus, COVID-19, which is an acronym for coronavirus 2019 – CO stands for corona, VI for virus and D for disease.
-- On Jan 30, 2020, WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak as a global emergency and on March 11, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.
-- WHO has described the COVID-19 outbreak as much more dangerous than the A H1N1 Influenza, also known as Swine Flu.
-- Swine Flu, which occurred between January 2009 and August 2010, infected more than 1.6 million people and caused 18,449 fatalities. It was first detected in Mexico and later in the United States in March 2009.
-- COVID-19 was detected in Malaysia on Jan 25, 2020, when three Chinese citizens, who had entered Malaysia through Johore from Singapore on Jan 23, were tested positive for the disease.
-- New variants of the COVID-19 coronavirus have since emerged in the United Kingdom (identified as B117) in September 2020, South Africa (501Y.V2) in October 2020 and India (B.1.617), also in October 2020.
-- Cumulatively, Malaysia's COVID-19 cases have breached the one million mark as on July 25, with 1,013,438 cases. The first time daily cases reached the five-digit level was on July 13 with 11,079 cases.
-- WHO on Nov 26 designated a new variant of COVID-19, named Omicron, a variant of concern. It was first detected in Gauteng Province, South Africa.
-- Scientists at the IHU have detected a new variant named B.1.640.2 at end-November last year, with 46 mutations on its spike protein and nicknamed it IHU.
-- Meanwhile, Israel has confirmed its first case of an individual infected with 'Flurona', a term coined to describe the condition of being infected with COVID-19 and the seasonal flu simultaneously. (Jan 2, 2022).
-- April 1, 2022 – Malaysia enters the transition to endemic phase of COVID-19 as an exit strategy that allows Malaysians to return to normalcy after almost two years of battling COVID-19.
-- May 1, 2022 – On April 27, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced the easing of several restrictions, which include the lifting of the requirement for check-ins on MySejahtera effective May 1.
Translated by Salbiah Said
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