CURRENT COVID-19 INFECTION STATISTICS IN MALAYSIA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- 20 February 2020 – Two (2) more patients have recovered and have been discharged well yesterday evening.

These two (2) cases:

• Case 20: 27 year-old male, Chinese national, who was confirmed with COVID-19 infection on 14 February 2020.

• Case 21: 32 year-old female, Chinese national, who was confirmed with COVID-19 infection on 14 February 2020.

Cumulatively, a total of 17 cases have fully recovered and have been discharged well from hospitals.

No new COVID-19 case was reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) today.

The total cumulative confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia remains at 22 cases, with five (5) cases still receiving treatment in hospitals.

Five (5) cases as mentioned below are still admitted and in stable condition:  

•   Three (3) in Kuala Lumpur Hospital
•   One (1) in Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital, Kedah
•   One (1) in Sungai Buloh Hospital 

DIAMOND PRINCESS CRUISE SHIP

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has been updated by the Malaysian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, on the current status of the four (4) Malaysians on the Diamond Princess cruise ship.
- Three (3) passengers
- One (1) crew

This cruise ship has undergone quarantine at one of the seaports in Japan since 4 February 2020, following the confirmation of COVID-19 infections amongst the passengers.

Two (2) of the Malaysians, a husband (71 year-old) and wife (66 year-old) were confirmed positive with COVID-19 on 16 February 2020. They are currently receiving treatment at Fujita Hospital in Nagoya and in stable condition.

The other Malaysian passenger, a 61 year-old female, was found to be negative for COVID-19 infection and has been allowed to travel back home to Malaysia by the Japanese health authority upon completion of the 14-day quarantine period.

The Malaysian crew member is currently being monitored onboard by Japanese health authority.

DATUK SERI DR DZULKEFLY AHMAD
Minister of Health Malaysia
20 February 2020

SOURCE: Ministry of Health

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