The Health Ministry reported 3,142 new Covid-19 cases today, marking the first time new cases had reached the 3,000 mark since Feb 21.

The number of active Covid-19 cases are on a steady rise as the number of new cases continue to exceed the number of people being discharged.

The number of patients needing intensive care has also reached levels not seen since Feb 6.

• Active cases: 26,719
• Patients in ICUs: 304
• Intubated: 138

States

Selangor reported 1,019 new cases, essentially rolling back all the progress made over the past two months.

The Klang Valley accounts for 46.9 percent of all new cases.

New cases in the Klang Valley are primarily detected among those who are close contacts of Covid-19 patients.

However, in Kuala Lumpur, disturbingly, one in three new cases are detected through “other screenings”, which means that the new Covid-19 case is not related to existing clusters or close contacts.

Other states showing an upward trend in new cases are Kedah and Terengganu.

As of yesterday, the R-naught for Malaysia was 1.12. A figure of above 1.00 would suggests that the spread of Covid-19 was increasing.

Only three regions have a R-naught figure of less than 1.00 – Penang, Perlis and Labuan.

Deaths

There were 15 new Covid-19 related deaths reported today, bringing the death toll to 1,477.

These deaths were reported in Sarawak (6), Kelantan (2), Johor (1), Selangor (1), Sabah (1), Penang (1), Perak (1), Negeri Sembilan (1) and Pahang (1).

Thee of the victims were pronounced dead upon arriving at the hospital.

Cumulatively, Sarawak has now reported 171 Covid-19 related deaths.

Details of the victims are documented on Malaysiakini’s Covid-19 tracker site.

Clusters

The Health Ministry today reported that 370 Covid-19 clusters are still active, up from the recent low of 338 active clusters reported in April 18.

There were 68 clusters which saw new cases today. The cluster with the most new cases is the Pulai Chongdong cluster (66) in Kelantan, which was classified on April 19.

Another 12 new clusters were classified today. Four the clusters involved the education sector while another four involved community spread. Details follow:

Melugu cluster
District(s): Sri Aman and Lubuk Antu in Sarawak
Locality/Source: School at Pekan Sri Aman
Cluster category: MOE regulated institution
First case: April 26, index case reported symptoms
Total infected: 13 out of 582 screened

Madai cluster
District(s): Lahad Datu and Kunak in Sabah
Locality/Source: School at Kampung Madai, Kunak
Cluster category: MOE regulated institution
First case: April 8, index case reported symptoms
Total infected: 30 out of 45 screened

Layar Hujung cluster
District(s): Kuala Muda in Kedah
Locality/Source: Learning institute at Sungai Layar Hujung, Sungai Petani, Kuala Muda
Cluster category: Education (others)
First case: April 27, index case reported symptoms
Total infected: 23 out of 45 screened

Jalan Gombak Dua cluster
District(s): Gombak and Hulu Langat in Selangor; Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya
Locality/Source: Learning institute at Jalan Gombak
Cluster category: Higher education
First case: April 27, index case reported symptoms
Total infected: 19 out of 78 screened

Ulu Strass cluster
District(s): Meradong in Sarawak
Locality/Source: Vicinity of Jalan Ulu Strass, Meradong
Cluster category: Community
First case: April 20, index case reported symptoms
Total infected: 25 out of 47 screened

Jalan Maharajalela cluster
District(s): Hilir Perak in Perak; Kuala Muda in Kedah; Cheras in Kuala Lumpur
Locality/Source: Meeting at Jalan Padang Tembak off Jalan Maharaja Lela, Teluk Intan
Cluster category: Community
First case: April 17, index case reported symptoms
Total infected: 12 out of 41 screened

Taman Wira cluster
District(s): Kluang, Batu Pahat and Kulai in Johor
Locality/Source: Index case’s residence at Taman Wira Simpang, Kluang
Cluster category: Community
First case: April 24, index case reported symptoms
Total infected: 26 out of 134 screened

Pintu Air Relau cluster
District(s): Bandar Baharu and Kota Setar in Kedah
Locality/Source: Index case’s residence at Jalan Pintu Air, Relau, Bandar Baharu
Cluster category: Community
First case: April 26, index case reported symptoms
Total infected: 31 out of 83 screened

Jalan Rimbunan cluster
District(s): Kepong in Kuala Lumpur and Gombak in Selangor
Locality/Source: A service provider at Jalan Rimbunan Raya, Laman Rimbunan, Kepong
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: April 26, index case reported symptoms
Total infected: 22 out of 88 screened

Jalan Bakariah cluster
District(s): Muar in Johor
Locality/Source: A plantationan at Jalan Bakariah, Muar
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: April 23, index case reported symptoms
Total infected: 10 out of 40 screened

Jalan Sekinchan cluster
District(s): Klang in Selangor
Locality/Source: Elderly care home at Jalan Sekinchan, Pandamaran, Klang
Cluster category: High risk group
First case: April 23, index case reported symptoms
Total infected: 23 out of 38 screened

Leboh Gambus cluster
District(s): Klang in Selangor
Locality/Source: Vicinity of Leboh Gambus 14, Taman Desawan, Klang
Cluster category: Religious event
First case: April 19, index case reported symptoms
Total infected: 61 out of 123 screened

Source: Malaysiakini

The Health Ministry today reported 2,733 new Covid-19 cases with Selangor recording the highest number of daily cases again.

Selangor saw 750 new cases today followed by Kelantan with 484 cases and then Sarawak with 432 cases.

On the flip side, 2,019 Covid-19 patients recovered today but they were outpaced by new infections, contributing to a rise in active cases and increasing the strain on Covid-19 hospitals.

Active cases have not been this high since March 1.

Active cases: 25,414

Patients in ICUs: 294

Intubated: 138

Deaths

There were 13 fatalities today, bringing the death toll to 1,462.

The new deaths were recorded in Kuala Lumpur (1), Selangor (2), Sarawak (3), Penang (1), Negeri Sembilan (2), Kelantan (2) and Johor (2).

The youngest victim was 23 years old who was brought in dead to Selanyang Hospital, Selangor, with no history of chronic illness. The remaining deaths were aged between 45 and 83.

For a detailed breakdown of the reported deaths today, please refer to our Covid-19 tracker site.

States

The Klang Valley accounted for 41.79 percent (1,142 cases) of new infections, while East Malaysia made up 18.81 percent (514 cases) of the fresh infections.

Selangor recorded the highest number of new infections today with 750 cases.

This was followed by Kelantan at 484 cases, Sarawak at 432 cases and Kuala Lumpur at 377 cases.

As of yesterday, the national R-nought level is 1.13, slightly higher than the 1.12 recorded on Sunday and Monday. Any number higher than 1.00 indicates an accelerating outbreak.

At the state level, the only states with an R-nought below 1.00 (indicating a shrinking outbreak) are Penang (0.97), Labuan (0.88), Putrajaya (0.96), Terengganu (0.96), and Perlis (no cases).

Today, the government announced that it would maintain the existing ban on interstate travel until at least May 17, beyond the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays.

Clusters

A total of 367 out of 1,614 clusters are still active. From the active clusters, 72 of them contributed to the new cases today.

This includes the 11 clusters reported today as well as another two that were declared resolved.

Four of the new clusters today involve educational facilities – two operated by the Education Ministry, and another two by other entities.

Details of the new clusters are as follows:

Jalan Puchong cluster
District(s): Sepang and Petaling in Selangor
Locality/Source: School at Jalan Puchong, Petaling
Cluster category: MOE educational institution
First case: April 12, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 21 out of 235 screened

Persiaran Setia Murni cluster
District(s): Petaling, Kuala Selangor and Klang in Selangor
Locality/Source: School at Persiaran Setia Murni, Setia Alam, Shah Alam
Cluster category: MOE educational institution
First case: April 9, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 14 out of 493 screened

Jalan Sejati cluster
District(s): Gombak and Sepang in Selangor
Locality/Source: Educational institution at Jalan Sejati, Selayang Baru, Batu Caves, Gombak
Cluster category: Other educational institution
First case: April 26, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 42 out of 96 screened

Cangkat Minden cluster
District(s): Timur Laut in Penang
Locality/Source: Educational institution at Cangkat Minden Jalan 15, Gelugor, Timur Laut
Cluster category: Other educational institution
First case: April 21, screening for influenza-like illness
Total infected: 14 out of 79 screened

Jalan Padang Tembak cluster
District(s): Kota Bharu and Bachok in Kelantan
Locality/Source: A factory at Jalan Padang Tembak, Kota Bharu
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: April 22, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 37 out of 151 screened

Jalan Kempas Muar cluster
District(s): Muar in Johor
Locality/Source: A factory at Jalan Kempas, Mukim Jalan Bakri, Muar
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: April 25, targeted screening
Total infected: 67 out of 452 screened

Teknologi Ayer Keroh cluster
District(s): Malacca Tengah, Jasin and Alor Gajah in Malacca
Locality/Source: A factory at Kawasan Perindustrian Air Keroh Fasa IV, Taman Bukit Melaka, Melaka Tengah
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: April 26, targeted screening
Total infected: 21 out of 320 screened

Sungai Tuah cluster
District(s): Kanowit in Sarawak
Locality/Source: Sungai Tuah, Kanowit
Cluster category: Community
First case: April 18, index cluster with symptoms
Total infected: 31 out of 83 screened

Bandar Baru Sentul cluster
District(s): Kepong in Kuala Lumpur
Locality/Source: Bandar Baru Sentul, Kepong
Cluster category: Community
First case: April 26, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 12 out of 26 screened

Akar Peluru cluster
District(s): Kota Setar, Penandg and Yan in Kedah
Locality/Source: Index case’s residence at Lorong Masjid Akar Peluru, Jalan Pegawai, Alor Setar
Cluster category: Community
First case: April 20, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 16 out of 52 screened

Jalan Bukit Emas cluster
District(s): Seremban in Negeri Sembilan
Locality/Source: Aged care facility at Jalan Bukit Emas 9, Taman Bukit Emas, Seremban
Cluster category: High-risk group
First case: April 26, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 19 out of 22 screened

Source:Malaysiakini