Communicable disease

Kenyataan Akhbar KPK 2 November 2020 – Situasi Semasa Jangkitan Penyakit Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) di Malaysia

STATUS TERKINI KES DISAHKAN COVID-19 YANG TELAH PULIH

Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) ingin memaklumkan bahawa pada hari ini, Malaysia mencatatkan bilangan kes pulih COVID-19 sebanyak 900 kes. Ini menjadikan jumlah kumulatif kes  yang telah pulih sepenuhnya dari COVID-19 adalah 23,120 kes (69.3 peratus daripada jumlah keseluruhan kes).

STATUS TERKINI KES COVID-19 DI MALAYSIA

Dimaklumkan pada hari ini, negeri Sabah mencatatkan  jumlah sebanyak 503 kes (60.3 peratus). Manakala negeri-negeri di Lembah Klang pula mencatatkan 157 kes (18.8 peratus) daripada jumlah keseluruhan kes. Pada hari ini, Wilayah Persekutuan (WP) Labuan pula mencatatkan peningkatan hampir enam (6) kali ganda daripada 18 kes positif semalam kepada 105 kes pada hari ini. Kelima-lima negeri ini telah menyumbang sebanyak 765 kes (91.7 peratus) secara keseluruhan. Lonjakan bilangan kes positif COVID-19 di WP Labuan adalah berikutan lebih banyak saringan bersasar yang dijalankan di lapangan. Saringan komuniti yang dijalankan di Jalan Tenaga, WP Labuan telah mengenal pasti 57 lagi kes positif COVID-19 pada hari ini. Kesemua negeri-negeri ini masih berada dalam Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Bersyarat (PKPB).

Untuk makluman juga, sebanyak 64 kes (7.7 peratus daripada jumlah keseluruhan) berkaitan pusat tahanan sementara dan kluster-kluster penjara dilaporkan pada hari ini yang terdiri daripada Pusat Tahanan Sementara Tawau (42 kes), Kluster Penjara Seberang Perai (9 kes), Kluster Penjara Kepayan (8 kes), Kluster Rumah Merah (4 kes), dan Kluster Penjara Tapah (1 kes).

Secara keseluruhannya, sehingga 2 November 2020 pukul 12:00 tengah hari, sebanyak 834 kes baharu telah dilaporkan menjadikan jumlah kes positif COVID-19 di Malaysia adalah sebanyak 33,339 kes. Manakala, jumlah kes aktif dengan kebolehjangkitan COVID-19 pula adalah 9,968 kes.

Ingin dimaklumkan daripada 834 kes baharu pada hari ini, terdapat tiga (3) kes import yang mendapat jangkitan dari luar negara yang melibatkan satu (1) warganegara dan dua (2) bukan warganegara yang tiba dari negara:

  • Amerika Syarikat (1 kes di Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur);
  • India (1 kes di Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur); dan
  • Indonesia (1 kes di Johor).

Perincian kes penularan COVID-19 dalam negara adalah seperti berikut:

  • Sabah: 503 kes
    • 84 kes daripada kluster-kluster, termasuk 42 kes daripada kluster baharu iaitu Kluster PTS Tawau;
    • 292 kes daripada saringan kontak rapat kes positif COVID-19; dan
    • 127 kes daripada lain-lain saringan COVID-19.
  • Selangor: 129 kes
    • 49 kes daripada kluster-kluster sedia ada;
    • 52 kes daripada saringan kontak rapat kes positif COVID-19;
    • Satu (1) kes saringan Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI); dan
    • 27 kes daripada lain-lain saringan COVID-19.
  • Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan : 105 kes
    • 91 kes daripada kluster-kluster, termasuk 57 kes daripada kluster baharu iaitu Kluster Tenaga;
    • Sembilan (9) kes daripada saringan kontak rapat kes positif COVID-19; dan
    • Lima (5) kes daripada lain-lain saringan COVID-19.
  • Pulau Pinang : 21 kes
    • 14 kes daripada kluster-kluster sedia ada; dan
    • Tujuh (7) kes daripada saringan kontak rapat kes positif COVID-19.
  • Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur : 20 kes
    • Tujuh (7) kes dari kluster-kluster sedia ada;
    • Lima (5) kes daripada saringan kontak rapat kes positif COVID-19;  dan
    • Lapan (8) kes daripada lain-lain saringan COVID-19.
  • Negeri Sembilan : 16 kes
    • Sembilan (9) kes daripada kluster-kluster, termasuk empat (4) kes daripada kluster baharu iaitu Kluster Gedong;
    • Lima (5) kes daripada saringan kontak rapat kes positif COVID-19; dan
    • Dua (2) kes daripada lain-lain saringan COVID-19.
  • Sarawak : 14 kes
    • Lapan (8) kes daripada kluster-kluster, termasuk tiga (3) kes daripada kluster baharu iaitu Kluster Wisma Saberkas;dan
    • Enam (6) kes daripada lain-lain saringan COVID-19.
  • Johor : Lapan (8) kes daripada kluster-kluster sedia ada.
  • Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya : Enam (6) kes
    • Empat (4) kes daripada kluster-kluster baharu iaitu Kluster Seridana dan Kluster Gedong; dan
    • Dua (2) kes daripada saringan kontak rapat kes positif COVID-19.
  • Kedah : Tiga (3) kes
    • Dua (2) kes daripada kluster sedia ada; dan
    • Satu (1) kes daripada lain-lain saringan COVID-19.
  • Perak : Tiga (3) kes
    • Satu (1) kes daripada kluster sedia ada; dan
    • Dua (2) kes daripada lain-lain saringan COVID-19.
  • Kelantan : Dua (2) kes daripada saringan kontak rapat kes positif COVID-19.
  • Pahang : Satu (1) kes daripada kluster sedia ada.

Sehingga kini, terdapat 91 kes positif COVID-19 yang sedang dirawat di Unit Rawatan Rapi (ICU), di mana 32 kes memerlukan bantuan pernafasan.

Daripada maklumat terkini yang dilaporkan ke Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) Kebangsaan, dukacita dimaklumkan bahawa terdapat pertambahan dua (2) kes kematian berkaitan COVID-19. Justeru, jumlah kumulatif kes kematian COVID-19 di Malaysia adalah sebanyak 251 kes (0.8 peratus daripada jumlah keseluruhan kes).

Ringkasan kes-kes kematian hari ini adalah seperti berikut:

Kes No. KematianKes No.NegeriJantina (Warganegara)Umur (tahun)HospitalLatar Belakang
25016576SabahLelaki (WN)88Hospital Duchess of KentOsteoartritis
25114013SabahPerempuan (WN)75Hospital Queen ElizabethPenyakit kencing manis, darah tinggi dan dislipidemia

*WN merujuk kepada warganegara dan BWN bukan warganegara

KKM mengucapkan takziah kepada semua ahli keluarga mereka.

LIMA (5) KLUSTER BAHARU DILAPORKAN HARI INI

KKM ingin memaklumkan bahawa terdapat lima (5) kluster baharu telah dikenal pasti pada hari ini iaitu;

KLUSTER PTS TAWAU

Kluster baharu ini melibatkan sebuah Pusat Tahanan Sementara (PTS) di daerah Tawau, Sabah. Kes indeks bagi kluster ini (iaitu kes ke-15423) telah dikenal pasti positif COVID-19 hasil saringan individu bergejala pada 5 Oktober 2020. Saringan kontak rapat telah mengesan sebanyak 103 lagi kes positif COVID-19. Kesemua kes dimasukkan ke Hospital Tawau.

Sehingga 2 November 2020, 12 tengah hari, sejumlah 1,671 individu telah disaring, di mana:

  • 104 kes dikesan positif COVID-19 (42 kes baharu); dan
  • 1,567 individu masih menunggu keputusan.

KLUSTER TENAGA

Kluster baharu ini melibatkan subzon Batu Arang di Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan. Kes-kes bagi kluster ini telah dikenal pasti positif COVID-19 hasil saringan bersasar terhadap komuniti berisiko tinggi pada 2 November 2020. Kesemua kes dimasukkan ke Hospital Labuan.

Sehingga 2 November 2020, 12 tengah hari, sejumlah 103 individu telah disaring, di mana:

  • 57 kes dikesan positif COVID-19 (57 kes baharu); dan
  • 46 individu masih menunggu keputusan.

KLUSTER GEDONG

Kluster baharu ini melibatkan daerah Seremban, Port Dickson dan Rembau di Negeri Sembilan, daerah Petaling di negeri Selangor, daerah Johor Baharu di negeri Johor, serta Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya. Kes indeks bagi kluster ini (iaitu kes ke-29341) telah dikenal pasti positif COVID-19 hasil saringan individu bergejala pada 27 Oktober 2020 dan telah dimasukkan ke Hospital Rembau. Saringan kontak rapat telah mengesan sebanyak 11 lagi kes positif COVID-19.

Sehingga 2 November 2020, 12 tengah hari, sejumlah 61 individu telah disaring, di mana:

  • 12 kes dikesan positif COVID-19 (5 kes baharu);
  • 19 individu dikesan negatif; dan
  • 30 individu masih menunggu keputusan.

KLUSTER WISMA SABERKAS

Kluster baharu ini melibatkan daerah Kuching di negeri Sarawak. Kes indeks bagi kluster ini (iaitu kes ke-30813) telah dikenal pasti positif COVID-19 hasil saringan individu bergejala pada 30 Oktober 2020 dan telah dimasukkan ke Hospital Umum Sarawak. Saringan kontak rapat telah mengesan sebanyak tujuh (7) lagi kes positif COVID-19.

Sehingga 2 November 2020, 12 tengah hari, sejumlah 130 individu telah disaring, di mana:

  • Lapan (8) kes dikesan positif COVID-19 (3 kes baharu);
  • 10 individu dikesan negatif; dan
  • 112 individu masih menunggu keputusan.

KLUSTER SERIDANA

Kluster baharu ini melibatkan Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya. Kes indeks bagi kluster ini (iaitu kes ke-32505) telah dikenal pasti positif COVID-19 hasil saringan individu bergejala pada 31 Oktober 2020. Saringan kontak rapat telah mengesan sebanyak empat (4) lagi kes positif COVID-19. Kesemua kes dimasukkan ke Hospital Sungai Buloh.

Sehingga 2 November 2020, 12 tengah hari, sejumlah 31 individu telah disaring, di mana:

  • Lima (5) kes dikesan positif COVID-19 (3 kes baharu); dan
  • 26 individu masih menunggu keputusan.

KLUSTER SUNGAI DIISYTIHAR TAMAT

KKM ingin memaklumkan bahawa, Kluster Sungai telah tamat pada hari ini. Kluster ini melibatkan negeri Kedah dan Perlis.

Sehingga 2 November 2020, seramai 25,406 orang telah disaring. Daripada jumlah ini, 101 kes dikesan positif COVID-19 dan baki 25,305 orang adalah negatif. Kadar positiviti bagi kluster ini adalah 0.40%. Terdapat satu (1) kes kematian dilaporkan dalam kluster ini.

NASIHAT KESIHATAN BERKAITAN COVID-19

KKM ingin menasihati orang ramai agar terus patuhi saranan serta nasihat-nasihat kesihatan yang sering ditekankan. Jadikanlah nasihat-nasihat ini satu kebiasaan baharu dalam kehidupan harian:

  • Elakkan 3S / 3C : iaitu elakkan kawasan yang sesak (Crowded place), elakkan kawasan yang sempit (Confined space) dan elak sembang atau bertutur dengan jarak yang dekat (Close conversation).
  • Amalkan 3W : iaitu kerap mencuci tangan dengan air dan sabun (Wash), memakai alat pelitup muka (facemask) di tempat awam yang telah diwajibkan oleh pihak Majlis Keselamatan Negara (MKN) mulai 1 Ogos 2020 atau jika bergejala (Wear), dan (Warn) iaitu amaran dari KKM yang lebih berkonsep peringatan seperti:
  • Elakkan bersalaman / bersentuhan termasuk melagakan mana-mana bahagian tubuh badan sebagai menggantikan cara kebiasaan bersalam;
    • Amalkan etika batuk dan bersin;
    • Dapatkan rawatan segera jika bergejala;
    • Duduk di rumah dan elakkan kunjung-mengunjung;
    • Lakukan aktiviti disinfeksi dan pembersihan di kawasan yang kerap disentuh.

Patuhlah kepada S.O.P sebagai normal baharu iaitu:

  • S : Syarat-syarat seperti yang ditetapkan di bawah Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Pemulihan (PKPP);
  • O : Orang yang berisiko tinggi seperti kanak-kanak, bayi, warga emas dan orang kurang upaya (OKU) perlu dilindungi, individu tidak sihat dan bergejala dikehendaki segera menjalani pemeriksaan kesihatan;
  • P : Penjarakan fizikal (physical distancing) sekurang-kurangnya 1 meter diamalkan pada setiap masa.

KKM akan terus memantau perkembangan kejadian jangkitan di dalam negara, dan juga luar negara melalui maklumat yang diperolehi daripada pihak Pertubuhan Kesihatan Sedunia (WHO). Orang ramai akan sentiasa dimaklumkan sebarang perkembangan terkini mengenainya. Begitu juga, KKM akan memastikan langkah pencegahan dan kawalan yang sewajarnya adalah dilaksanakan secara berterusan.

Sekian, terima kasih.

TAN SRI DATO’ SERI DR. NOOR HISHAM ABDULLAH

KETUA PENGARAH KESIHATAN MALAYSIA

2 November 2020 @ 5.30 petang.

LAMPIRAN 1

BILANGAN KES COVID-19 MENGIKUT NEGERI DI MALAYSIA

(SEHINGGA 2 NOVEMBER 2020, JAM 12:00 TENGAH HARI)

NEGERIBILANGAN KES BAHARU *(    )BILANGAN KES KUMULATIF
SABAH50316,195
SELANGOR1295,054
W.P. KUALA LUMPUR22 (2)3,070
KEDAH32,128
NEGERI SEMBILAN161,631
PULAU PINANG211,038
JOHOR9 (1)916
SARAWAK14906
PERAK3519
W.P. LABUAN105592
PAHANG1395
MELAKA0312
TERENGGANU 0209
KELANTAN 2182
W.P. PUTRAJAYA 6154
 PERLIS038
JUMLAH KESELURUHAN834 (3)33,339

*(   ) adalah merujuk kepada kes-kes import

LAMPIRAN 2

Status Terkini Kluster Aktif Yang Mencatat Kes Positif Pada Hari Ini

(2 November 2020)

Bil.KlusterNegeriDaerahKes BaharuJumlah KesJumlah Yang DisaringKes Aktif (Kes ICU)Jumlah SembuhJumlah Kematian
1SagukingWP LabuanLabuan192623,345201 (0)601
2TitirSabahKeningau181231,884106 (0)170
3HentianSelangor, WP Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya, Negeri SembilanHulu Langat, Petaling, Sepang, Gombak, Cheras, Titiwangsa, Putrajaya, Seremban162322,190179 (0)530
4LimbunganWP LabuanLabuan134138337 (0)40
5KayaNegeri Sembilan, WP Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya, Melaka, SelangorSeremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah, Lembah Pantai, Cheras, Kepong, Putrajaya, Melaka Tengah, Sepang, Klang, Kuala Langat, Kuala Selangor, Petaling, Hulu Langat  114331,187408 (0)250
6AstakaSelangor, PahangPetaling, Hulu Langat, Kuala Selangor, Klang, Maran104414444 (0)00
7Penjara
 Seberang Perai
Pulau PinangSeberang Perai Selatan92794,140176 (1)1030
8Penjara KepayanSabahKota Kinabalu, Papar, Penampang81,7163,8491,192 (1)5240
9KempasJohorJohor Bahru, Kulai, Pontian, Kluang, Tangkak7531,72950 (0)30
10GreenhillSarawakKuching, Miri55247052 (0)00
11KertangSabahKota Belud53872416 (0)220
12Rumah MerahSabahKota Kinabalu4175790175 (0)00
13SofiNegeri SembilanSeremban410717440 (1)670
14BayanPulau Pinang, Kedah, PerakTimur Laut, Barat Daya, Seberang Perai Utara, Seberang Perai Tengah, Seberang Perai Selatan, Bandar Baharu, Kubang Pasu, Kuala Muda, Kerian, Larut Matang & Selama4621,54352 (2)100
15UtamaSelangor, Melaka, WP Kuala LumpurGombak, Hulu Langat, Petaling, Kuala Selangor, Alor Gajah, Lembah Pantai, Titiwangsa, Kepong, Cheras32461,19849 (0)1970
16Bah ManggisSabah, Selangor, Negeri SembilanTawau, Kuala Langat, Klang, Gombak, Seremban, Port Dickson31132,02152 (0)610
17KeladiSelangorKlang, Kuala Langat34534412 (0)330
18UsahaSelangor, WP Kuala LumpurKlang, Petaling, Kuala Langat, Titiwangsa3202820 (0)00
19Taman LautSelangorPetaling31812317 (0)10
20TembagaPulau PinangTimur Laut, Barat Daya3108210 (0)00
21TanameraSabahTawau27116037 (0)340
22Bah TropicanaSelangor, WP Kuala Lumpur & PutrajayaPetaling, Gombak, Klang, Titiwangsa, Lembah Pantai, Kepong, Cheras26283821 (0)410
23Bina LabuanWP LabuanLabuan22417115 (0)81
24SamuderaSabahSandakan21918013 (0)60
25Jalan MeruSelangor, Johor, Kelantan, WP Kuala Lumpur, Pahang, PerakHulu Langat, Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Hulu Selangor, Kuala Selangor, Johor Bahru, Batu Pahat, Kota Bharu, Titiwangsa, Lembah Pantai, Kepong, Cheras, Temerloh, Muallim11421,13632 (0)1100
26BasungSabahKudat16767749 (0)180
27KaporSabahKudat15921959 (0)00
28CahayaSelangor, Negeri Sembilan, WP Kuala LumpurPetaling, Tampin, Titiwangsa, Lembah Pantai, Kepong, Cheras15345827 (2)260
29HighwaySabahKota Belud14715824 (1)230
30MentariSelangor, Negeri Sembilan, WP Kuala LumpurPetaling, Klang, Gombak, Hulu Langat, Seremban, Kepong13111218 (1)121
31JambuSelangor, Pulau PinangHulu Langat, Timur Laut1181478 (0)100
32Penjara TapahPerakBatang Padang1144,14810 (0)40
33MeldrumJohorJohor Bahru, Kota Tinggi, Tangkak173217 (0)00

PRESS STATEMENT

MINISTRY OF HEALTH MALAYSIA

UPDATES ON THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19)

SITUATION IN MALAYSIA

2 November 2020

Current Status of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Who Have Recovered

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is pleased to inform that today Malaysia reported 900 COVID-19 recovery cases. Therefore, cumulatively, 23,120 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been discharged (69.3% of total cumulative cases).

Current Situation of COVID-19 in Malaysia

Today Sabah reported 503 cases (60.3%). The states in the Klang Valley reported 157 cases (18.8%) of the total number of cases. WP Labuan reported an increase of almost six (6) times from 18 confirmed cases yesterday to 105 confirmed cases today. These five states accounted for 765 cases (91.7%) in total. The surge in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in WP Labuan is due to more targeted screening conducted in the field. A community screening conducted at Jalan Tenaga, WP Labuan has identified 57 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases today. All these states are still under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO).

A total of 64 cases (7.7% of the total) related to the prison and temporary detention centre clusters are reported today i.e. the Tawau Temporary Detention Centre (42 cases), Penjara Seberang Perai Cluster (9 cases), Penjara Kepayan Cluster (8 cases), Rumah Merah Cluster (4 cases) and Penjara Tapah Cluster (1 case).

As of 2 November 2020, 12 pm, a total of 834 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively, there are 33,339 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. Therefore, there are currently 9.968 active and infective COVID-19 cases.

Of the 834 additional cases reported today, there are three (3) imported cases reported today, who were infected overseas, involving one (1) Malaysian and two (2) non-Malaysians who were travellers from:

  • USA (1 case in Kuala Lumpur)
  • India (1 case in Kuala Lumpur)
  • Indonesia (1 case in Johor)

The details of the local transmission COVID-19 cases are as follows:

  • Sabah: 503 cases
    • 84 cases from existing active clusters, including 42 cases from a new cluster i.e. PTS Tawau Cluster.
    • 292 cases from screening of close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
    • 127 cases from other COVID-19 screenings.
  • Selangor: 129 cases
    • 49 cases from existing active clusters.
    • 52 cases from screening of close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
    • 1 case from Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) screening.
    • 27 cases from other COVID-19 screenings.
  • WP Labuan: 105 cases
    • 91 cases from existing active clusters, including 57 cases from a new cluster i.e. Tenaga Cluster.
    • 9 cases from screening of close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
    • 5 cases from other COVID-19 screenings.
  • Pulau Pinang: 21 cases
    • 14 cases from existing active clusters.
    • 7 cases from screening of close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
  • Kuala Lumpur: 20 cases
    • 7 cases from existing active clusters.
    • 5 cases from screening of close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
    • 8 cases from other COVID-19 screenings.
  • Negeri Sembilan: 16 cases
    • 9 cases from existing active clusters, including 4 cases from a new cluster i.e. Gedong Cluster.
    • 5 cases from screening of close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
    • 2 cases from other COVID-19 screenings.
  • Sarawak: 14 cases
    • 8 cases from existing active clusters, including 3 cases from a new cluster i.e. Wisma Saberkas Cluster.
    • 6 cases from other COVID-19 screenings.
  • Johor: 8 cases from existing active clusters.
  • WP Putrajaya: 6 cases
    • 4 cases from new clusters i.e. Seridana Cluster and Gedong Cluster.
    • 2 cases from screening of close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
  • Kedah: 3 cases
    • 2 cases from existing active clusters.
    • 1 case from other COVID-19 screenings.
  • Perak: 3 cases
    • 1 case from an existing active cluster.
    • 2 cases from other COVID-19 screenings.
  • Kelantan: 2 cases from screening of close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
  • Pahang: 1 case from an existing active cluster.

Currently, 91 confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in the intensive care units (ICUs), with 32 patients on ventilation support.

Regretfully, two (2) additional COVID-19 deaths were reported to the National CPRC MOH today. Cumulatively, there are now 251 COVID-19 deaths in Malaysia (0.8% of total cumulative cases).

Summary of the deaths reported today is shown in the following table:

Death #CaseStateSex (Nationality)Age (years)HospitalMedical History
25016,576SabahMale (M’sian)88Duchess of KentOsteoarthritis
25114,013SabahFemale (M’sian)75Queen ElizabethDiabetes, hypertension & dyslipidaemia

MOH extends its condolences to all their family members.

Five (5) New Clusters Reported Today

MOH would like to inform that there are five (5) new clusters have been identified today.

  • The PTS Tawau Cluster

This new cluster involves the Temporary Detention Centre in Tawau, Sabah. The index case for this cluster (Case 15,423) was detected positive for COVID-19 from symptomatic screening on 5 October 2020. Screening of close contacts has identified 103 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases. All these cases were admitted into Tawau Hospital.

As of 2 November 2020, 12 pm, a total of 1,671 individuals have been screened, of which:

  • 104 confirmed COVID-19 cases (42 additional cases reported today)
  • 1,567 individuals awaiting results
  • The Tenaga Cluster

This new cluster involves the Batu Arang sub-zone in WP Labuan. The confirmed COVID-19 cases were detected from targeted screening of high-risk communities on 1 November 2020. All these cases were admitted into Labuan Hospital.

As of 2 November 2020, 12 pm, a total of 103 individuals have been screened, of which:

  • 57 confirmed COVID-19 cases (57 cases reported today)
  • 46 individuals awaiting results
  • The Gedong Cluster

This new cluster involves the Seremban, Port Dickson and Rembau districts in Negeri Sembilan, the Petaling district in Selangor, the Johor Bahru district in Johor and WP Putrajaya. The index case for this cluster (Case 29,341) was detected positive for COVID-19 from symptomatic screening on 27 October 2020 and admitted into Rembau Hospital. Screening of close contacts has identified 11 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases.

As of 2 November 2020, 12 pm, a total of 61 individuals have been screened, of which:

  • 12 confirmed COVID-19 cases (5 additional cases)
  • 19 individuals tested negative
  • 30 individuals awaiting results
  • The Wisma Saberkas Cluster

This new cluster involves the Kuching district, Sarawak. The index case for this cluster (Case 30,813) was detected positive for COVID-19 from symptomatic screening on 30 October 2020 and admitted into Sarawak General Hospital. Screening of close contacts has identified seven (7) additional confirmed COVID-19 cases.

As of 2 November 2020, 12 pm, a total of 130 individuals have been screened, of which:

  • Eight (8) confirmed COVID-19 cases (3 additional cases)
  • 10 individuals tested negative
  • 112 individuals awaiting results
  • The Seridana Cluster

This new cluster involves WP Putrajaya. The index case for this cluster (Case 32,505) was detected positive for COVID-19 from symptomatic screening on 31 October 2020. Screening of close contacts has identified four (4) additional confirmed COVID-19 cases. All these cases were admitted into Sungai Buloh Hospital.

As of 2 November 2020, 12 pm, a total of 31 individuals have been screened, of which:

  • Five (5) confirmed COVID-19 cases (3 additional cases)
  • 26 individuals awaiting results

The Sungai Cluster Ends Today

MOH would like to inform that the Sungai Cluster has ended today. This cluster involves Kedah and Perlis.

As of 2 November 2020, a total of 25,406 individuals have been screened. Of these, 101 were confirmed COVID-19 cases while the remaining 25,305 individuals tested negative. The positivity rate for this cluster is 0.40%. One (1) COVID-19 death was reported in this cluster.

Health Advisory on COVID-19

MOH advices the public to continue to comply to the recommendations and health advisories that are often emphasised. These advisories must be incorporated as the new normal in our daily life, including:

  • Avoid the 3Cs: Avoid Crowded places; Confined spaces; and Close conversations.
  • Practice the 3Ws: Wash hands frequently with water and soap; Wearing facemasks is now mandatory in public areas (starting from 1 August 2020 as directed by the National Security Council) or highly recommended if symptomatic; Warn self and others for the following, in line with MOH’s advisories:
  • Avoid shaking hands or touching others, including bumping parts of the body in lieu of shaking hands
    • Practice good coughing and sneezing etiquette
    • Seek early treatment if symptomatic
    • Stay at home and avoid from visiting others
    • Regularly clean and disinfect commonly touched surfaces in common areas

In addition to the SOPs, continue to adhere to THiS as the new normal:

  • T: Terms set under the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO)
  • Hi: High-risk groups such as children, infants, older adults and the disabled must be protected, and if unwell with symptoms, to seek early treatment
  • S: Safe physical distancing is practiced at all times, of at least 1 metre away from others

MOH will continue to monitor the development of the COVID-19 situation, both in the country as well as internationally, based on available information from the World Health Organization (WHO). The public will be continuously updated on the latest information. In addition, MOH will ensure that appropriate preventive and control measures are continuously implemented.

Thank you.

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah

Director General of Health Malaysia

2 November 2020 @ 5.30 pm

Appendix 1

Number of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Malaysia, by States

(Cumulative, as of 2 November 2020, 12 pm)

StateNo. of New Cases *Cumulative
Sabah50316,195
Selangor1295,054
WP Kuala Lumpur22 (2)3,070
Kedah32,128
Negeri Sembilan161,631
Pulau Pinang211,038
Johor9 (1)916
Sarawak14906
Perak3519
WP Labuan105592
Pahang1395
Melaka0312
Terengganu0209
Kelantan2182
WP Putrajaya6154
Perlis038
Total834 (3)33,339

*(   ) refers to imported confirmed COVID-19 cases

Appendix 2

Current Status of Active Clusters with Additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Reported Today

(2 November 2020)

 ClusterStatesDistrictsAdditional casesTotal casesTotal screenedActive cases (ICU)Total recoveredTotal deaths
1.Saguking  WP LabuanLabuan192623,345201 (0)601
2.Titir  SabahKeningau181231,884106 (0)170
3.HentianSelangor, WP Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya, Negeri SembilanHulu Langat, Petaling, Sepang, Gombak, Cheras, Titiwangsa, Putrajaya, Seremban162322,190179 (0)530
4.Limbungan  WP LabuanLabuan134138337 (0)40
5.KayaNegeri Sembilan, WP Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya, Melaka, SelangorSeremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah, Lembah Pantai, Cheras, Kepong, Putrajaya, Melaka Tengah, Sepang, Klang, Kuala Langat, Kuala Selangor, Petaling, Hulu Langat114331,187408 (0)250
6.AstakaSelangor, PahangPetaling, Hulu Langat, Kuala Selangor, Klang, Maran104414444 (0)00
7.Penjara Seberang PeraiPulau PinangSeberang Perai Selatan92794,140176 (1)1030
8.Penjara KepayanSabahKota Kinabalu, Papar, Penampang81,7163,8491,192 (1)5240
9.KempasJohorJohor Bahru, Kulai, Pontian, Kluang, Tangkak7531,72950 (0)30
10.Greenhill  SarawakKuching, Miri55247052 (0)00
11.Kertang  SabahKota Belud53872416 (0)220
12.Rumah MerahSabahKota Kinabalu4175790175 (0)00
13.Sofi  Negeri SembilanSeremban410717440 (1)670
14.BayanPulau Pinang, Kedah, PerakTimur Laut, Barat Daya, Seberang Perai Utara, Seberang Perai Tengah, Seberang Perai Selatan, Bandar Baharu, Kubang Pasu, Kuala Muda, Kerian, Larut Matang & Selama4621,54352 (2)100
15.UtamaSelangor, Melaka, WP Kuala LumpurGombak, Hulu Langat, Petaling, Kuala Selangor, Alor Gajah, Lembah Pantai, Titiwangsa, Kepong, Cheras32461,19849 (0)1970
16.Bah ManggisSabah, Selangor, Negeri SembilanTawau, Kuala Langat, Klang, Gombak, Seremban, Port Dickson31132,02152 (0)610
17.Keladi  SelangorKlang, Kuala Langat34534412 (0)330
18.UsahaSelangor, WP Kuala LumpurKlang, Petaling, Kuala Langat, Titiwangsa3202820 (0)00
19.Taman LautSelangorPetaling31812317 (0)10
20.TembagaPulau PinangTimur Laut, Barat Daya3108210 (0)00
21.Tanamera  SabahTawau27116037 (0)340
22.Bah TropicanaSelangor, WP Kuala Lumpur & PutrajayaPetaling, Gombak, Klang, Titiwangsa, Lembah Pantai, Kepong, Cheras26283821 (0)410
23.Bina LabuanWP LabuanLabuan22417115 (0)81
24.Samudera  SabahSandakan21918013 (0)60
25.Jalan MeruSelangor, Johor, Kelantan, WP Kuala Lumpur, Pahang, PerakHulu Langat, Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Hulu Selangor, Kuala Selangor, Johor Bahru, Batu Pahat, Kota Bharu, Titiwangsa, Lembah Pantai, Kepong, Cheras, Temerloh, Muallim11421,13632 (0)1100
26.Basung  SabahKudat16767749 (0)180
27.Kapor  SabahKudat15921959 (0)00
28.CahayaSelangor, Negeri Sembilan, WP Kuala LumpurPetaling, Tampin, Titiwangsa, Lembah Pantai, Kepong, Cheras15345827 (2)260
29.Highway  SabahKota Belud14715824 (1)230
30.MentariSelangor, Negeri Sembilan, WP Kuala LumpurPetaling, Klang, Gombak, Hulu Langat, Seremban, Kepong13111218 (1)121
31.JambuSelangor, Pulau PinangHulu Langat, Timur Laut1181478 (0)100
32.Penjara TapahPerakBatang Padang1144,14810 (0)40
33.MeldrumJohorJohor Bahru, Kota Tinggi, Tangkak173217 (0)00