Covid-19 (March 26): 1,275 new cases, active cases holding steady

COVID-19 | The Health Ministry today reported 1,275 new cases and one death.

While the number of new recoveries outpaces the number of new cases today, the number of active Covid-19 cases has been holding around the 14,500 mark since March 19.

A similar trend was observed in the number of Covid-19 patients requiring intensive care. Over the prior seven days, the average number of ICU patients was 154 and today it was 161.

In Kelantan, the number of new cases has reached 86 and has not been this high in a month.

• Active cases: 14,269
• Patients in ICUs: 161
• Intubated: 70

Deaths

The Health Ministry reported one death in Selangor, bringing the national Covid-19 death toll to 1,243. 

The victim was 74 and had a long list of comorbidities. 

New cases according to state/territory

Clusters

There are currently 393 active Covid-19 clusters in the country, down from 509 active cases 30 days ago. 

None of the active cases reported more than 50 new cases today, which is an encouraging sign. 

However, the Health Ministry classified another 13 new Covid-19 clusters today. 

Notably, a new cluster - Taman Brick - is described as a "recreation" in Iskandar Puteri. Those who are infected with Covid-19 are staff of the Iskandar Puteri-based facility.

Incidentally, Khazanah Nasional-owned Legoland Malaysia Resort, located in Iskandar Puteri, posted an announcement two days ago that their facility will be closed as a "precautionary measure" because a "small number" of their contractors and employees tested positive for Covid-19.

Another cluster - Sungai Chat - involved yet another educational institute. As of yesterday, the Health Ministry said there were at least 41 new clusters linked to higher learning institutions, government schools. Islamic schools and preschools.

Tapak Bina Jalan Atmosphere cluster
District(s): Petaling in Selangor
Locality/Source: A construction site at Jalan Atmosphere Utama 2, Bandar Putra Permai, Seri Kembangan, Petaling
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: March 26, targeted screening
Total infected: 22 out of 230 screened

Tapak Bina Sungai Emas cluster
District(s): Kuala Langat in Selangor
Locality/Source: A construction site at Jalan Emas 2, Bandar Sungai Emas, Banting, Kuala Langat
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: March 25, targeted screening
Total infected: 65 out of 127 screened

Lebuhraya Kampung Jawa cluster
District(s): Timur Laut, Barat Daya, Seberang Perai Tengah, Seberang Perai Utara and Seberang Perai Selatan in Penang
Locality/Source: A factory at Kampung Jawa Highway, Bayan Lepas Industrial Park, Barat Daya
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: March 10, targeted screening
Total infected: 92 out of 2,239 screened

Persiaran Cassia Selatan cluster
District(s): Seberang Perai Selatan in Penang;;Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama in Perak
Locality/Source: A factory at Persiaran Cassia Selatan 1, Taman Perindustrian Batu Kawan, Seberang Perai Selatan
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: March 11, targeted screening
Total infected: 66 out of 281 screened

Taman Brick cluster
District(s): Johor Bahru and Pontian in Johor
Locality/Source: Recreational centre at Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: March 20, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 24 out of 241 screened

Jalan Gemilang Sukan cluster
District(s): Johor Bahru in Johor
Locality/Source: A factory at Jalan Gemilang 1, Taman Perindustrian Cemerlang, Ulu Tiram, Johor Bahru
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: March 26, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 12 out of 57 screened

Jalan Sungai Chat cluster
District(s): Johor Bahru, Johor
Locality/Source: An education institution at Jalan Sungai Chat, Sri Gelam, Johor Bahru
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: March 20, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 9 out of 161 screened

Paya Bemban cluster
District(s): Kota Bharu, Tumpat and Bachok in Kelantan
Locality/Source: A business premise at Kampung Paya Bemban, Kota Bharu
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: March 19, index case with influenza-like illness
Total infected: 30 out of 270 screened

Sawit Sebrang cluster
District(s): Lahad Datu in Sabah
Locality/Source: A factory at Silabukan, Lahad Datu
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: March 22, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 9 out of 496 screened

Kolam Lintas cluster
District(s): Penampang and Putatan in Sabah
Locality/Source: A company in at Kolam Plaza, off Jalan Lintas, Luyang
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: March 26, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 7 out of 24 screened

Lorong Desa Senadin cluster
District(s): Miri and Mukah in Sarawak
Locality/Source: Training centre at Senadin Gateway Commercial Centre, Miri
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: March 17, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 30 out of 173 screened

Batu Gong cluster
District(s): Serian in Sarawak
Locality/Source: Locality residence at Kampung Batu Gong, Serian
Cluster category: Community
First case: March 21, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 50 out of 496 screened

Pengkalan Nangka Tumpat cluster
District(s): Tumpat in Kelantan
Locality/Source: Locality Residence at Kampung Pengkalan Nangka, Tumpat
Cluster category: Community
First case: March 16, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 20 out of 91 screened.

- Mkini