After Four Days Of Three Digit Increase Covid 19 Tally Now At 790

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Malaysia recorded its fourth consecutive day of three-digit increase in Covid-19 cases, bringing the total tally to 790
The country recorded 117 new cases as of noon today, according to Health Minister Dr Adham Baba
The increase in the previous three days has been 190 cases on March 15, 125 cases on March 16 and 120 cases on March 17. Before this, the highest was only 41 cases
Similar to previous days, the majority of the new cases were traced to the religious gathering in Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, the epicentre of the Covid-19 in the nation
Of the new cases, 80 were traced to the religious gathering. This brings the total cases linked to the event, which took place between Feb 27 and March 1, to at least 513
Some 16,000 people, including foreigners, attended the event
Furthermore, the number of people on ventilators in the intensive care unit has increased from 12 to 15
In a related development, Adham said 11 Covid-19 patients have recovered, bringing the total recovery to 60
No new deaths were reported after the country's first two yesterday
Adham also said the movement control order comes into force today in order to contain the spread of the virus and will remain until March 31
He warned that failure to comply could result in up to RM1,000 fine or up to six months imprisonment or both under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Disease (Measures Within infected Local Areas) Regulations 2020
He said during the movement control order period, no visitors are allowed into hospital wards except for an emergency. He said in such cases, a patient can only be accompanied by one person
Adham also emphasised the importance of good hygiene and proper coughing etiquette
- Mkini

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