KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (NNN-CNA) – Malaysia reported its biggest daily rise in coronavirus cases for the second straight day, with 5,728 new infections recorded yesterday (Jan 30).
The health ministry also reported 13 new deaths, raising the total fatalities to 746.
The state of Selangor was the worst-hit, with 3,285 cases, while Kuala Lumpur reported 480 new infections. There were another 792 cases in Johor, while Sabah registered 263.
Another 3,805 cases have recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries to 161,527.
A total of 319 cases are in the intensive care unit, with 120 patients intubated, according to Malaysia’s Ministry of Health.
As of yesterday evening, Malaysia reported 209,661 cases, of which 47,388 are classified as active or infectious.
Malaysia has reported four-digit daily increases in cases since Dec 9.
Rules for businesses permitted to operate during the Movement Control Order were relaxed on Friday, with certain establishments permitted to stay open until 10.00 pm. A report also said, night markets would be allowed to operate between 4.00 pm and 10.00 pm.
The authorities also allowed couples in long-distance marriages living in states affected by the MCO to travel to meet their spouses. Inter-state travel under the MCO is not permitted, unless travellers obtain permission from the authorities.– NNN-CNA
