Focus

New Covid-19 cases drop 21.8 per cent last week - MOH

06 Dec 2022 05:25pm
Local cases fell by 21.7 per cent, according to MOH. - Illustration Photo
Local cases fell by 21.7 per cent, according to MOH. - Illustration Photo
KUALA LUMPUR - A total of 14,558 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the in the 48th Epidemiological Week (ME 48/2022) from Nov 27 to Dec 3, a 21.8 per cent drop from 18,606 cases in the previous week.

According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), of the total, local cases fell by 21.7 per cent, which is 18,581 cases to 14,543 cases, while the number of imported cases dropped by 40 per cent, namely 25 cases to 15 cases.

"The number of deaths in ME 48/2022 increased by 12.7 per cent (from 55 cases to 62 cases),” said the MOH in a statement today.

On the infectivity rate, or Rt, the MOH also informed that it was 0.93 nationwide.

The admission of COVID-19 patients to hospitals and Low-Risk COVID-19 Treatment Centres per 100,000 population decreased by 26.1 per cent in the same week compared to the previous week.
Related Articles:


"Category 1 and 2 patients dropped by 24.6 per cent; while category 3, 4, and 5 patients, fell by 23.5 per cent,” the statement read. - BERNAMA

Covid 19
MOH
cases
PKRC
RT
More Like This
In Dewan Rakyat yesterday, Anwar explained the government’s new strategy to reduce overseas travel expenses was to invite companies such as Petronas, Proton, and others to participate. - Photo credit: Anwar Ibrahim/Facebook
In Dewan Rakyat yesterday, Anwar explained the government’s new strategy to reduce overseas travel expenses was to invite companies such as Petronas, Proton, and others to participate. - Photo credit: Anwar Ibrahim/Facebook
National Govt saves nearly RM1 million in Anwar's flight cost for visits to five countries - Fahmi
The government still covered the cost for Anwar’s delegation.
Abang Adik has garnered recognition at prestigious events such as the 37th Fribourg International Film Festival in Switzerland and the First Film Festival in China. - File photo
Abang Adik has garnered recognition at prestigious events such as the 37th Fribourg International Film Festival in Switzerland and the First Film Festival in China. - File photo
National Abang Adik wins best film award in Los Angeles
The film’s lead actor, Wu Kang-ren, delivered a standout performance as Abang, earning him the Best Actor Award in the Feature Snow Leopard category.
Photo for illustrative purposes only. Bernama FILE PIX
Photo for illustrative purposes only. Bernama FILE PIX
National Police collect over RM1 million in discounted summonses on first day of 2TM programme
The sum was from payments received from 2,750 visitors who showed up to take up the 60 per cent discount offer by the police.
Selangor FC player Muhammad Faisal Halim - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Selangor FC player Muhammad Faisal Halim - BERNAMA FILE PIX
National Selangor govt yet to receive feedback on progress of Faisal Halim's case
They are still awaiting information for dissemination after an emergency motion to condemn the extreme and violent action against the sportsman was unanimously approved at the previous session.