PUTRAJAYA:The Ministry of Health (MOH) has detected 150 COVID-19 positive cases which have been identified as community infection resulting from the Teratai Cluster, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
He said the MOH had so far conducted 6,609 screenings in the cluster, with 5,083 positive cases detected.
"To date, an estimated 150 positive cases have been detected at the community level and outside the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) area involving the Teratai Cluster," he told a press conference on COVID-19 development here today.
He said the transmission from the Teratai Cluster had developed into a second generation of infections, where local workers who tested positive also infected their family members and social contacts.
He added that the MOH began carrying out community-level screening in Meru, Klang today using the rapid test kit (RTK)-Antigen and hoped that it would be able to curb the spread of infection among the community under the cluster.
In another development, Dr Noor Hisham said the MOH was considering requests from Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, who have seen a spike in COVID-19 cases, to recall all their health personnel who have been temporarily deployed to Sabah.
"We see that there is a downward trend in Sabah now, so maybe we will consider bringing them back to their respective states to help with case detection and risk assessment," he said.
He said the MOH was also cooperating with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) like the Imam Response and Relief Team (IMARET), Mercy Malaysia and Malaysian Red Crescent Society to help expedite screening on the field, especially in Selangor.
Meanwhile, Dr Noor Hisham refuted allegations that there were insufficient beds in government hospitals for non-COVID-19 patients because level three to level five COVID-19 patients are being treated there.
"Only a small number of patients are admitted to hospitals, with those at level three making up 4.2 per cent, level four 1.7 per cent and level five 0.6 per cent. So, we really have no problems treating non-COVID-19 patients," he said.
He added that symptomatic as well as asymptomatic patients at levels one and two were placed at Low-Risk Quarantine and Treatment Centres.
"Even before the pandemic hit the country, our hospitals were already crowded and what's important is the level of management," he said, adding that only 45 out of the 147 hospitals nationwide were turned into hybrid hospitals treating both COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients.
-- BERNAMA
Bernama
Wed Dec 02 2020
Noor Hisham said that symptomatic as well as asymptomatic patients at levels one and two were placed at Low-Risk Quarantine and Treatment Centres. - BERNAMA
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.
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).
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.