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COVID-19: New cases jump to 105 today (May 2), highest since 16 April

Malaysia has recorded an increase in daily COVID-19 infections with 105 new cases reported today. Fortunately, there are zero new deaths reported today and Malaysia has also recorded an additional 116 new recoveries.

At the moment, there are a total of 6,176 confirmed cases in the country and a total of 4,326 patients have discharged so far. The recovery rate is currently at 70.05% while the death toll remains at 103 (1.67%).

The number of active cases has dipped slightly from 1,758 yesterday to 1,747. 31 are currently in ICU while 12 are requiring respiratory support. This is the first time Malaysia has recorded more than 100 cases after over two weeks of double-digit numbers.

Despite the increase, there are more recoveries than new cases today. As shared by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia’s recovery and mortality rate is better than the global average. Globally, the recovery rate is 31.5% while the mortality rate is 7.13%.

According to the ministry, they have detected a new cluster which is identified as Tahfiz Lanchang Cluster in Temerloh, Pahang. At the moment, 6 individuals were tested positive.

Out of the 105 new cases, 60 are recorded from 3 EMCO areas. 36 new positive cases are from Pusat Bandar Utara and surrounding areas of KL wholesale market, followed by 20 new cases at Selayang Baru. There are also 4 new cases at Selangor Mansion. The ministry also added that 11 new cases are imported.

While Malaysia’s economy is set to reopen on Monday, the health director-general, Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah says the safest place at the moment is still at home. As announced by the Prime Minister, selected non-contact outdoor activities will be permitted and this includes jogging, badminton and running in a small group of not exceeding 10 people.

For those that are stuck at their hometowns, interstate travel to the city will be permitted between 7 to 10 May 2020. According to Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, the police will provide further details including a travel schedule soon.

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