KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 105 cases or 0.43 per cent of the 24,466 new COVID-19 cases recorded yesterday are in categories three, four and five, compared to 129 such cases recorded on Saturday.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the remaining 24,361 cases (99.57 per cent) yesterday are in categories one and two, which are mild and asymptomatic infections.
This brings the cumulative total of cases in Malaysia to 3,419,636.
"Of the 105 cases under categories three, four and five, 25 are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, 56 have received two doses of vaccine but not the booster jab, and 24 have received the booster dose," he said in a statement today.
Dr Noor Hisham said that yesterday, 1,559 cases were admitted to hospitals, with 569 cases (36.5 per cent) in categories three, four and five and the remaining 990 cases (63.5 per cent) in categories one and two.
He said 22,380 recoveries were reported yesterday, bringing the cumulative figure for recovered cases to 3,085,940.
On the critical or intensive care unit (ICU) bed use, Dr Noor Hisham said six states recorded bed utilisation of at least 50 per cent, namely Kelantan (94 per cent), Johor (69 per cent), Putrajaya (67 per cent), Kuala Lumpur (62 per cent), Perak and Melaka (58 per cent each).
On flood-related COVID-19 cases, he said that as of 3 pm yesterday, two cases had been identified among flood evacuees in Terengganu, bringing the cumulative cases to 25.
"All the reported cases have been identified and isolated from other flood victims at a special relief centre (PPS). No clusters among flood victims were reported at any PPS," he added.
Dr Noor Hisham said apart from that, two health facilities in Terengganu were affected by floods (level one), namely the Wakaf Tapai Health Clinic in Marang, and Kuala Nerus District Health Office.
However, both facilities were reported to be operating as usual.
"On Feb 27, there are seven acute respiratory infection (ARI) cases and one skin disease reported. No cases of conjunctivitis, typhoid, cholera, leptospirosis and dengue were reported among the flood victims," he added.
-- BERNAMA
Bernama
Mon Feb 28 2022
Dr Noor Hisham said 22,380 recoveries were reported yesterday, bringing the cumulative figure for recovered cases to 3,085,940. - Astro AWANI/Shahir Omar
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Zayn Malik postpones US tour dates after One Direction bandmate Liam Payne's death
Payne, 31, died on Wednesday after falling from a third-floor hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires, shocking fans of the boy band.
Why voters in a handful of swing states will decide the US presidential election
The contest will almost certainly be decided by just tens of thousands of voters a tiny fraction of the populace in a handful of states.
INSIGHT - Sudan's war risks 'lost generation' of children
A devastating crisis is unfolding in Sudan, where the most vulnerable members of society children are bearing the brunt of the violence.
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).