Malaysia has 1,030 Covid-19 cases, third highest in Asia

CORONAVIRUS | A total of 130 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded as of noon today, bringing the overall number of confirmed cases to 1,030.

Malaysia now has the third-highest number of Covid-19 infections in Asia. 

Malaysia had overtaken Japan which has 958 cases to date and is behind South Korea (8,652) and China (80,967).

Currently, 26 Malaysians infected with Covid-19 are in the intensive care unit (ICU).

Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said of the new cases, 48 are linked to the tabligh gathering in Sri Petaling.

It was not stated how the others got infected.

However, Noor Hisham had earlier revealed that 15 healthcare workers have also been infected with the virus.

He also said 12 Covid-19 patients have also been cured and discharged today, bringing the total number of recoveries to 87.

Noor Hisham advised the public to abide by the movement control order until March 31, and stay at home.

He said they should also exercise at home even if they don't have equipment by doing exercises such as planks, squats, burpees, or by doing yoga.

He said this can also be an opportunity for Malaysians to do some spring cleaning. - Mkini