Malaysia recorded 27,831 new infections on Wednesday (February 16th) which is the highest daily COVID-19 infections since the pandemic begans almost two years ago.
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As of today, Malaysia recorded 202,884 active cases. Out of that, 190,268 of them are under home quarantine while 6,907 are getting treatment in hospitals, 5,505 are being quarantined at the COVID-19 quarantine and treatment centers (PKRC) and 204 are being treated in the intensive care units (ICU).
According to NST, the Health Ministry announced that education clusters accounted for 75% of the 28 clusters reported on Wednesday.
The ministry has identified 21 education clusters, four workplace clusters, one detention center cluster, one imported cluster and one high-risk group cluster.
These clusters have so far recorded 701 cases.
Meanwhile, the country recorded 21 new COVID-19 deaths including nine brought-in-dead cases. The death toll now stands at 32,201.
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Health director-general Tan Sri Noor Hisham Abdullah reported that the national infectivity rate, Rt, has dropped to 1.32 as of Wednesday.
We’re still in a pandemic, guys, so don’t be complacent. Remember to always follow SOPs and please get yourself vaccinated!
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
