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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 Nov 5 to noon today.
In Malaysia, case numbers have exceeded 4.94 million and globally, the virus has infected more than 639 million people and caused over 6.61 million deaths. Some 618 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) -- A total of 21,539 new daily COVID-19 cases were reported over the past six days (Nov 5 to Nov 10) with 41 deaths.
The total figures accounted for some three (3) per cent increase from 20,874 cases during the same period (Oct 29 to Nov 3) with 17 deaths.
For the current month to date, new daily cases exceeded the 4,000 mark on Nov 3 (4,711), Nov 4 (4,360) and Nov 5 (4,621). The last time new daily cases exceeded the 4,000 level was on Aug 14 at 4,071.
The surge in new daily COVID-19 cases in the country is linked to the highly transmissible Omicron sub-variant XBB.
Many LRT commuters were stranded at KL Sentral following service disruptions between Kelana Jaya station and KLCC station on Wednesday. Rapid KL said problems were due to the automatic driving system near the KLCC LRT station. --fotoBERNAMA (2022) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Out of 3,436 new daily COVID-19 cases reported yesterday, Selangor took the top spot with 1,286 cases, followed by Kuala Lumpur (312), Penang (237), Sabah (221), Kelantan (179), Melaka (175), Putrajaya (174), Kedah (172), Perak (171), Negeri Sembilan (167) and Pahang (112).
States with two digit numbers are Johor (89), Sarawak (70), Terengganu (49), Labuan (11) and Perlis (11).
For the record, Selangor recorded four digits on Nov 5 (2,018), Nov 6 (1,731, Nov 8 (1,515) and Nov 9 (1,267).
Meanwhile, active COVID-19 cases according to data from the Ministry of Health (MOH), MOHNOW updated at 11.59pm on Nov 10 stood at 33,965 cases and of the total, 32,107 (94.5 per cent) were quarantined at home.
New daily COVID-19 cases during the week compiled by Bernama from Nov 5 to Nov 10:-
Nov 5 (4,621), Nov 6 (3,913), Nov 7 (2,521), Nov 8 (3,781), Nov 9 (3,267) and Nov 10 (3,436).
Local photographers gathered at Bukit Tunku area to capture the best shot of a central lunar eclipse which was anticipated to take place at 6.59pm Malaysian time on Tuesday. However, due to the heavy downpour since early afternoon, the ‘blood moon’ phenomenon could not be sighted in several parts of Peninsular Malaysia. --fotoBERNAMA (2022) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
New daily COVID-19 cases from Oct 29 to Nov 4:-
Oct 29 (3,189), Oct 30 (3,129), Oct 31 (2,913), Nov 1 (2,913), Nov 2 (3,969), Nov 3 (4,711) and Nov 4 (4,360).
Neighbouring Singapore also reported a surge in new daily new daily COVID-19 cases in following the spread of Omicron sub-variant XBB, with the breakdown as follows:-
Nov 5 (2,686), Nov 6 (1,893), Nov 7 (1,676), Nov 8 (3,568), Nov 9 (2,982) and Nov 10 (2,765).
Election Commission staff making preparations for the nomination of candidates for the 15th general election (GE15) for Labuan parliamentary constituency (P166) at Dewan Kedayan, Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Lada recently. --fotoBERNAMA (2022) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Meanwhile, a total of 4,292 recovered COVID-19 cases were reported yesterday, bringing the cumulative cases as of yesterday to 4,869,969.
With a cumulative figure of 4,940,456 cases, Malaysia now ranked 27th in the list of 228 countries/territories hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ahead of Malaysia are Greece (5,188,890) and Ukraine (5,312,632).
According to Worldometer, of the list of 228 countries, Japan reported the highest new daily cases (78,577) followed by South Korea (55,365) and France (27,068).
On COVID-19 fatalities, the United States (US) reported the highest number of COVID-19 fatalities with 1,099,778 cases.
COVID-19 SCENARIO IN MALAYSIA
A total of 183 flood victims from 42 families have been placed at temporary evacuation centres at Sekolah Kebangsaan Johan Setia, Klang. --fotoBERNAMA (2022) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
According to MOHNOW data as of 11.59pm yesterday, 32,107 cases (94.5 per cent) out of 33,965 active COVID-19 cases were quarantined at home.
Zero (0) case was reported at the COVID-19 Integrated Quarantine and Treatment Centre (PKRC); 1,766 cases (5.2 per cent) at hospitals; 32 cases (0.1 per cent) at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) without respiratory assistance (ABP) and 60 cases (0.2 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:-
Nov 5 (3,577), Nov 6 (3,774), Nov 7 (4,695), Nov 8 (2,979), Nov 9 (4,026) and Nov 10 (4,292).
*Cumulative recovered cases as of Nov 10 stood 4,869,969.
Active cases with probable infections:-
Nov 5 (36,582), Nov 6 (36,716), Nov 7 (34,534), Nov 8 (35,457), Nov 9 (34,829) and Nov 10 (33,965).
Breakdown in daily new cases (3,436):-
*state-by-state as of yesterday
Latest Status of COVID-19 in Malaysia. New Cases by States. Source: MOH
Four-digit - Selangor 1,286 (+0);
Three-digit - Kuala Lumpur 312 (+0), Penang 237 (+0), Sabah 221 (+0), Kelantan 179
(+0), Melaka 174 (+1), Putrajaya 174 (+0), Kedah 172 (+0), Perak 171 (+0), Negeri Sembilan 167 (+0) and Pahang 111 (+1);
Two-digit - Johor 89 (+0), Sarawak 69 (+1), Terengganu 49 (+0), Labuan 11 (+0) and Perlis 11 (+0).
New record cases, imported cases, local transmission:
Nov 5 - New cases 4,621; Cumulative cases 4,923,538; Imported cases 2
Nov 6 - New cases 3,913; Cumulative cases 4,927,451; Imported cases 4
Nov 7 - New cases 2,521; Cumulative cases 4,929,972; Imported cases 2
Nov 8 - New cases 3,781; Cumulative cases 4,933,753; Imported cases 3
Nov 9 - New cases 3,267; Cumulative cases 4,937,020; Imported cases 2
Nov 10 - New cases 3,436; Cumulative cases 4,940,456; Imported cases 3
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.
Nov 5 - 1 (BID 0), Nov 6 - 5 (BID 2), Nov 7 - 8 (BID 2), Nov 8 - 9 (BID 3), Nov 9 - 10 (BID 2) and Nov 10 - 8 (BID 0).
*As of yesterday, Malaysia’s COVID-19 death toll stood at 36,522 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 stood at 639,313,342 (previous week at 637,283,239) with 6,611,644 deaths (6,604,272 deaths previously). A total of 618,893,381 recovered cases were reported from 616,732,860 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, Germany, Brazil, 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 99,851,359 (+24,222)
India 44,664,391 (+423)
France 37,068,088 (+27,068)
Germany 35,971,322 (+no information)
Brazil 34,928,504(+9,485)
South Korea 26,037,020 (+55,365)
UK 23,930,041 (+no information)
Italy 23,642,011 (+no information)
Japan 22,956,237 (+78,577)
Russia 21,483,520 (+5,594)
Below is a breakdown of cumulative COVID-19 cases and (+new daily cases) among Southeast Asian nations, including Malaysia:-
Vietnam 13th spot - 11,507,540 (+416)
Indonesia 20th spot - 6,544,201 (+6,294)
Malaysia 27th spot - 4,940,456 (+3,436)
Thailand 30th spot - 4,695,2017 (+no information)
Philippines 38th spot - 4,012,868 (+no information)
Singapore 46th spot - 2,134,319 (+2,765)
Myanmar 83rd spot - 632,522 (+61)
Brunei 110th spot - 241,044 (+no information)
Laos 113th spot - 216,323 (+20)
Cambodia 125th spot - 137,996 (+no information)
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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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