Communicable disease

Kenyataan Akhbar KPK 12 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 996 kes. Ini menjadikan jumlah kumulatif kes yang telah pulih sepenuhnya dari COVID-19 adalah 32,069 kes (73.2 peratus daripada jumlah keseluruhan kes).

Pecahan kes yang sembuh adalah seperti berikut:

  • Sabah (543 kes);
  • Selangor (225 kes);
  • Pulau Pinang (108 kes);
  • Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan (42 kes);
  • Negeri Sembilan (38 kes);
  • Sarawak (20 kes);
  • Kedah (12 kes);
  • Perak (4 kes);
  • Terengganu (3 kes); dan
  • Melaka (1 kes).

STATUS TERKINI KES COVID-19 DI MALAYSIA

Secara keseluruhannya, sehingga 12 November 2020 pukul 12:00 tengah hari, sebanyak 919 kes baharu telah dilaporkan menjadikan jumlah kes positif COVID-19 di Malaysia adalah sebanyak 43,791 kes. Manakala, jumlah kes aktif dengan kebolehjangkitan COVID-19 pula adalah 11,419 kes.

Untuk makluman, negeri Sabah mencatatkan sebanyak 319 kes (34.7 peratus) daripada keseluruhan kes positif pada hari ini. Negeri-negeri di Lembah Klang pula mencatatkan sebanyak 224 kes (24.4 peratus) daripada jumlah keseluruhan. Manakala Negeri Sembilan pula mencatat 240 kes (26.1 peratus) di mana 236 kes daripadanya adalah daripada kluster-kluster sedia ada.

Sebanyak 13 kes (1.4 peratus) yang dilaporkan adalah berkaitan kluster-kluster di Pusat Tahanan Sementara (PTS) dan penjara. Ini melibatkan Kluster Penjara Seberang Perai (12 kes) dan Kluster PTS Tawau (1 kes).

Ingin dimaklumkan daripada 919 kes baharu pada hari ini, terdapat tiga (3) kes import yang mendapat jangkitan dari luar negara. Kes-kes tersebut melibatkan dua (2) warganegara dan satu (1) bukan warganegara yang tiba dari negara:

  • Indonesia (1 kes);
  • Nigeria (1 kes); dan
  • Arab Saudi (1 kes).

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

  • Sabah: 318 kes
    • 56 kes daripada kluster-kluster, termasuk 27 kes daripada kluster baharu iaitu  Kluster Teluk;
    • 143 kes daripada saringan kontak rapat kes positif COVID-19; dan
    • 119 kes daripada lain-lain saringan COVID-19.
  • Negeri Sembilan: 240 kes
    • 236 kes daripada kluster-kluster sedia ada;
    • Tiga (3) kes daripada saringan kontak rapat kes positif COVID-19; dan
    • Satu (1) kes daripada lain-lain saringan COVID-19.
  • Selangor: 174 kes
    • 122 kes daripada kluster-kluster sedia ada;
    • 37 kes daripada saringan kontak rapat kes positif COVID-19; dan
    • 15 kes daripada lain-lain saringan COVID-19.
  • Pulau Pinang: 63 kes
    • 55 kes daripada kluster-kluster sedia ada; dan
    • Lapan (8) kes daripada saringan kontak rapat kes positif COVID-19.
  • Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur: 47 kes
    • 39 kes daripada kluster-kluster sedia ada;
    • Dua (2) kes daripada saringan kontak rapat kes positif COVID-19; dan
    • Enam (6) kes daripada lain-lain saringan COVID-19.
  • Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan: 35 kes
    • 20 kes daripada kluster-kluster sedia ada;
    • 13 daripada saringan kontak rapat kes positif COVID-19; dan
    • Dua (2) kes daripada lain-lain saringan COVID-19.
  • Sarawak: Lapan (8) kes
    • Tiga (3) kes daripada kluster-kluster sedia ada;
    • Tiga (3) kes daripada saringan kontak rapat kes positif COVID-19; dan
    • Dua (2) kes daripada lain-lain saringan COVID-19.
  • Perak:  Sembilan (9) kes
    • Enam (6) kes daripada kluster-kluster sedia ada; dan
    • Tiga (3) kes daripada saringan kontak rapat kes positif COVID-19.
  • Johor: Lapan (8) kes
    • Tiga (3) kes daripada kluster sedia ada;
    • Empat (4) kes daripada saringan kontak rapat kes positif COVID-19; dan
    • Satu (1) kes Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI).
  • Melaka: Lapan (8) kes
    • Tujuh (7) kes daripada kluster sedia ada; dan
    • Satu (1) kes daripada saringan kontak rapat kes positif COVID-19.
  • Kedah: Tiga (3) kes
    • Dua (2) kesdaripada kluster sedia ada; dan
    • Satu (1) kes daripada lain-lain saringan COVID-19.
  • Kelantan: Dua (2) kes daripada kluster-kluster sedia ada.
  • Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya: Satu (1) kes daripada lain-lain saringan COVID-19.

Sehingga kini, terdapat 92 kes positif COVID-19 yang sedang dirawat di Unit Rawatan Rapi (ICU), di mana 35 kes memerlukan bantuan pernafasan.

Daripada maklumat terkini yang dilaporkan ke Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) Kebangsaan, dukacita dimaklumkan bahawa terdapat pertambahan satu (1) kes kematian berkaitan COVID-19. Justeru, jumlah kumulatif kes kematian COVID-19 di Malaysia adalah sebanyak 303 kes (0.7 peratus daripada jumlah keseluruhan kes).

Ringkasan kes kematian hari ini adalah seperti berikut:

No. KematianKes No.NegeriJantina (warganegara)Umur (tahun)HospitalLatar Belakang
30342102SabahLelaki (BWN)66Hospital Tawau

*WN merujuk kepada warganegara dan BWN bukan warganegara

KKM mengucapkan takziah kepada semua ahli keluarga beliau.

KLUSTER YANG DIISYTIHAR TAMAT

KKM ingin memaklumkan bahawa tiga (3) kluster diisytiharkan tamat pada hari ini.

  •  KLUSTER PULAU

Kluster ini melibatkan negeri Sabah. Sehingga 12 November 2020, seramai 1,036 individu telah disaring di mana 53 kes yang dikesan positif COVID-19 manakala 983 individu lagi adalah negatif. Tiada kematian dilaporkan bagi kluster ini.

  • KLUSTER BAH ROSE

Kluster ini melibatkan negeri Kedah dan Pulau Pinang. Sehingga 12 November 2020, seramai 563 individu telah disaring di mana 11 kes yang dikesan positif COVID-19 manakala 552 individu lagi adalah negatif. Tiada kematian dilaporkan bagi kluster ini.

  • KLUSTER BAH KETIL

Kluster ini melibatkan negeri Kedah. Sehingga 12 November 2020, seramai 490 individu telah disaring di mana 15 kes telah dikesan positif COVID-19 manakala 475 individu lagi adalah negatif. Tiada kematian dilaporkan bagi kluster ini.

KLUSTER BAHARU : KLUSTER TELUK

KKM ingin memaklumkan terdapat satu (1) kluster baharu yang telah dikenal pasti pada hari ini iaitu Kluster Teluk. Kluster ini  melibatkan daerah Kota Kinabalu di Sabah. Tiga kes indeks bagi kluster ini telah dikenal pasti positif COVID-19 hasil saringan di tempat kerja pada 9 dan 10 November 2020. Saringan kontak rapat telah mengesan sebanyak 27 lagi kes positif COVID-19. Kesemua kes telah dimasukkan ke Hospital Queen Elizabeth dan Pusat Kuarantin dan Rawatan COVID-19 Berisiko Rendah Bangunan Kompleks Sukan Likas

Sehingga 12 November 2020, 12 tengah hari, sejumlah 128 individu telah disaring, di mana:

  • 30 kes dikesan positif COVID-19 (27 kes baharu);
  • 97 individu dikesan negatif; dan
  • Satu (1) individu masih menunggu keputusan.

HARI DIABETES SEDUNIA: “DIABETES: JURURAWAT NADI PERUBAHAN”

Pada hari Sabtu ini, bersamaan dengan 14 November 2020, kita akan menyambut Hari Diabetes Sedunia iaitu serentak dengan sambutan Hari Deepavali. Dalam pada kita memerangi COVID-19, harus diingat bahawa penyakit tidak berjangkit juga perlu dikawal. Sehingga kini, terdapat seramai 3.8 juta orang dewasa menghidap diabetes di Malaysia. Jururawat memainkan peranan sangat penting dalam aktiviti pencegahan, saringan, rawatan serta pemulihan pesakit diabetes. Bagi menghargai mereka, tema Hari Diabetes pada tahun ini ialah “Diabetes: Jururawat Nadi Perubahan”.

Dalam pada meraikan sambutan Hari Deepavali, jangan lupa untuk makan secara berhemah, patuhi SOP yang telah ditetapkan dan juga menjalani saringan kesihatan. Dengan kerjasama Perbadanan Putrajaya, bermula pada jam 7.00 malam ini sehingga 15 November 2020, “LightUpBlue@Putrajaya” akan berlangsung di mana bangunan-bangunan dan persekitaran di Putrajaya akan dilimpahi dengan cahaya biru, sebagai tanda sokongan dan penghargaan kepada para jururawat dan lain-lain petugas barisan hadapan yang terus cekal dalam memberikan penjagaan penyakit diabetes dan penyakit-penyakit kronik yang lain terutama dalam waktu mencabar 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

12 November 2020 @ 5.30 petang.

LAMPIRAN 1

BILANGAN KES COVID-19 MENGIKUT NEGERI DI MALAYSIA

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

NEGERIBILANGAN KES BAHARU *(    )BILANGAN KES KUMULATIF
SABAH319 (1)21,767
SELANGOR1746,875
W.P. KUALA LUMPUR49 (2)3,286
NEGERI SEMBILAN2402,919
KEDAH 32,240
PULAU PINANG631,510
W.P. LABUAN351,135
SARAWAK81,019
JOHOR8967
PERAK9682
PAHANG0395
MELAKA8346
TERENGGANU 0225
KELANTAN 2200
W.P. PUTRAJAYA1185
 PERLIS040
JUMLAH KESELURUHAN919 (3)43,791

*(   ) adalah merujuk kepada kes-kes import

LAMPIRAN 2

Status Terkini Kluster Aktif Yang Mencatat Kes Positif

(12 November 2020)

Bil.KlusterNegeriDaerahKes BaharuJumlah KesJumlah Yang DisaringKes Aktif (Kes ICU)Jumlah SembuhJumlah Kematian
1CergasNegeri Sembilan, KelantanSeremban, Rembau, Port Dickson, Pasir Puteh2217243,092699 (0)250
2KayaNegeri Sembilan, WP Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya, Melaka, Selangor, JohorSeremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah, Lembah Pantai, Cheras, Kepong, Putrajaya, Melaka Tengah, Sepang, Klang, Kuala Langat, Kuala Selangor, Petaling, Hulu Langat, Kluang, Kota Tinggi517542,590331 (1)4230
3Tapak Bina DamanlelaWP Kuala Lumpur, SelangorKepong, Titiwangsa, Lembah Pantai, Cheras, Gombak, Kuala Selangor, Petaling, Hulu Langat30912,10491 (0)00
4BayanPulau Pinang, Kedah, PerakTimur Laut, Barat Daya, Seberang Perai Utara, Seberang Perai Tengah, Seberang Perai Selatan, Bandar Baharu, Kubang Pasu, Kuala Muda, Kulim,Kota Setar, Kerian,Larut Matang & Selama211493,30377 (3)720
5JayaNegeri Sembilan, SelangorSeremban, Sepang208822938 (0)500
6UsahaSelangor, WP Kuala Lumpur, JohorKlang, Petaling, Kuala Langat, Kuala Selangor, Sepang, Titiwangsa, Lembah Pantai, Segamat19252620212 (0)400
7Ria-30SabahTuaran189396693 (0)00
8Penjara
 Seberang Perai
Pulau PinangSeberang Perai Selatan125153,182219 (0)2960
9LengkukSelangor, Negeri SembilanSepang, Hulu Langat, Petaling, Seremban, Port Dickson, Rembau, Jelebu, Kuala Pilah122261,063191 (0)350
10IntanPulau Pinang, KedahTimur Laut, Barat Daya, Kuala Muda12971,13095 (1)20
11PermatangKedah, Pulau Pinang, Perak, PerlisKulim, Langkawi, Kota Setar, Bandar Baharu, Seberang Perai Tengah, Seberang Perai Utara, Timur Laut, Seberang Perai Selatan, Kinta, Arau12641,50659 (3)41
12TitianWP LabuanLabuan116153030 (0)310
13HentianSelangor, WP Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya, Negeri SembilanHulu Langat, Petaling, Sepang, Klang, Gombak, Cheras, Titiwangsa, Putrajaya, Seremban94982,306201 (2)2970
14TerataiSelangorKlang, Kuala Selangor, Petaling, Hulu Langat8104225102 (0)20
15BerendamMelaka, JohorAlor Gajah, Melaka Tengah, Tangkak7262,40425 (0)10
16UtamaSelangor, Melaka, WP Kuala LumpurGombak, Hulu Langat, Petaling, Kuala Selangor, Sepang, Alor Gajah, Lembah Pantai, Titiwangsa, Kepong, Cheras52691,22740 (0)2290
17PerigiSelangorKlang5105151103 (0)20
18Seri TerapiWP Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, SelangorKepong, Alor Gajah, Gombak52348422 (1)10
19TenagaWP LabuanLabuan411122972 (0)390
20BuntarKedah, Perak, WP Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya, Johor, Selangor, Pulau PinangKuala Muda, Kerian, Kinta, Larut Matang & Selama, Batang Padang, Hilir Perak, Kampar, Kepong, Putrajaya, Batu Pahat, Johor Bahru, Petaling, Sepang, Seberang Perai Selatan4801,22227 (1)530
21TelipokSabahKota Kinabalu, Tuaran42216411 (0)110
22DanauWP Kuala LumpurTitiwangsa4131,67210 (0)30
23Bina LabuanWP LabuanLabuan34921430 (0)181
24PadangJohorKota Tinggi31674516 (0)00
25SagukingWP LabuanLabuan23783,539168 (0)2091
26RengasPerak, Pulau PinangKuala Kangsar, Seberang Perai Selatan2115513114 (0)10
27KeladiSelangorKlang, Kuala Langat2543548 (0)460
28Taman BungaNegeri SembilanSeremban, Kuala Pilah, Jelebu, Jempol2501,38618 (0)320
29Bah MedanSelangorSepang24439927 (0)170
30Wisma SaberkasSarawakKuching2411,19237 (0)40
31NahabaSabahKota Belud23246232 (0)00
32PTS TawauSabahTawau16121,67175 (0)5352
33GreenhillSarawakKuching, Miri, Bintulu1881,48642 (0)460
34Bah TropicanaSelangor, WP Kuala LumpurPetaling, Gombak, Klang, Titiwangsa, Lembah Pantai, Kepong, Cheras17290816 (0)560
35JernihNegeri SembilanSeremban, Port Dickson13612420 (0)160
36MerbokSelangorKuala Langat, Klang, Hulu Langat, Petaling, Kuala Selangor13576513 (0)220
37LintasSabahKota Kinabalu114331 (0)130
38KubeKelantanKota Bharu, Tanah Merah11243412 (0)00
39HavenSabahLahad Datu11215012 (0)00
40SagaSabahKota Kinabalu1105610 (0)00
41SepanggarSabahKota Kinabalu19957 (0)20

PRESS STATEMENT

MINISTRY OF HEALTH MALAYSIA

UPDATES ON THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19)

SITUATION IN MALAYSIA

12 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 996 COVID-19 recovered cases. Therefore, cumulatively, 32,069 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been discharged (73.2% of total cumulative cases).

The breakdown of the recovered cases is as follows:

  • Sabah (543 cases)
  • Selangor (225 cases)
  • Pulau Pinang (108 cases)
  • WP Labuan (42 cases)
  • Negeri Sembilan (38 cases)
  • Sarawak (20 cases)
  • Kedah (12 cases)
  • Perak (4 cases)
  • Terengganu (3 cases)
  • Melaka (1 case)

Current Situation of COVID-19 in Malaysia

As of 12 November 2020, 12 pm, a total of 919 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases are reported today. Cumulatively, there are 43,791 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. Therefore, there are currently 11,419 active and infective COVID-19 cases.

Today, Sabah reported 319 cases (34.7%) from the total confirmed cases. The states in the Klang Valley meanwhile reported 224 cases (24.4%) from the total today. Negeri Sembilan reported 240 cases (26.1%), of which 236 cases are from existing active clusters.

A total of 13 cases (1.4%) reported today are related to the prison and temporary detention centre (PTS) clusters. These are from the Penjara Seberang Perai Cluster (12 cases) and PTS Tawau Cluster (1 case).

Of the 919 additional cases reported today, there are three (3) imported cases who were infected overseas, involving two (2) Malaysians and one (1) non-Malaysian, who were travellers from:

  • Indonesia (1 case)
  • Nigeria (1 case)
  • Saudi Arabia (1 case)

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

  • Sabah: 318 cases
    • 56 cases from existing active clusters, including 27 cases from a new cluster i.e. Teluk Cluster.
    • 143 cases from screening of close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
    • 119 cases from other COVID-19 screenings.
  • Negeri Sembilan: 240 cases
    • 236 cases from existing active clusters.
    • 3 cases from screening of close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
    • 1 case from other COVID-19 screenings.
  • Selangor: 174 cases
    • 122 cases from existing active clusters.
    • 37 cases from screening of close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
    • 15 cases from other COVID-19 screenings.
  • Pulau Pinang: 63 cases
    • 55 cases from existing active clusters.
    • 8 cases from screening of close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
  • Kuala Lumpur: 47 cases
    • 39 cases from existing active clusters.
    • 2 cases from screening of close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
    • 6 cases from other COVID-19 screenings.
  • WP Labuan: 35 cases
    • 20 cases from existing active clusters.
    • 13 cases from screening of close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
    • 2 cases from other COVID-19 screenings.
  • Sarawak: 8 cases
    • 3 cases from existing active clusters.
    • 3 cases from screening of close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
    • 2 cases from other COVID-19 screenings.
  • Perak: 9 cases
    • 6 cases from existing active clusters.
    • 3 cases from screening of close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
  • Johor: 8 cases
    • 3 cases from existing active clusters.
    • 4 cases from screening of close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
    • 1 case from Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI screening.
  • Melaka: 8 cases
    • 7 cases from existing active clusters.
    • 1 case 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.
  • Kelantan: 2 cases from existing active clusters.
  • WP Putrajaya: 1 case from other COVID-19 screenings.

Currently, 92 confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in the intensive care units (ICUs), with 35 patients on ventilation support.

Regretfully, one (1) additional COVID-19 death was reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively, there are now 303 COVID-19 deaths in Malaysia (0.7% of total cumulative cases).

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

Death #CaseStateSex (Nationality)Age (years)HospitalMedical History
30342,102SabahMale (Non-M’sian)66Tawau

MOH extends its condolences to all family members.

Clusters Declared Ended

MOH would like to inform that three (3) clusters are declared ended today.

  • The Pulau Cluster

This cluster was in Sabah. As of 12 November 2020, a total of 1,036 individuals were screened, of which 53 confirmed COVID-19 cases were detected while the remaining 983 individuals tested negative. No deaths were reported for this cluster.

  • The Bah Rose Cluster

This cluster involves Kedah and Pulau Pinang. As of 12 November 2020, a total of 563 individuals were screened, of which 11 confirmed COVID-19 cases were detected while the remaining 552 individuals tested negative. No deaths were reported for this cluster.

  • The Bah Ketil Cluster

This cluster was in Kedah. As of 12 November 2020, a total of 490 individuals were screened, of which 15 confirmed COVID-19 cases were detected while the remaining 475 individuals tested negative. No deaths were reported for this cluster.

A New Cluster: Teluk Cluster

MOH would like to inform that one (1) new cluster was identified today, i.e. the Teluk Cluster. This cluster involves the Kota Kinabalu district, Sabah. The three index cases for this cluster were detected positive for COVID-19 from a workplace screening on 9 and 10 November 2020. Screening of close contacts has identified 27 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases. All these cases were admitted into the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the COVID-19 Quarantine and Low-Risk Treatment Centre in the Likas Sports Complex Building.

As of 12 November 2020, 12 pm, a total of 128 individuals have been screened, of which:

  • 30 confirmed COVID-19 cases (27 additional cases reported today)
  • 97 individuals tested negative
  • 1 individual awaiting result

World Diabetes Day: “Nurses Make The Difference” (Jururawat Nadi Perubahan)

This Saturday, 14 November 2020, we will celebrate World Diabetes Day, which coincides with Deepavali Celebrations. In our fight against COVID-19, it should be remembered that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) must also be controlled. To date, there are an estimated 3.8 million adults in Malaysia living with diabetes. Nurses play a very important role in the prevention, screening, treatment and rehabilitation of people living with diabetes. To mark our appreciation, the theme of this year’s World Diabetes Day is “Nurses Make the Difference” (Jururawat Nadi Perubahan).

In celebrating Deepavali, please do not forget mindful eating, comply to the prescribed SOPs, and also do regular health screening. In collaboration with Putrajaya Corporation, starting at 7 pm tonight until 15 November 2020, “LightUpBlue@Putrajaya” will take place, whereby buildings and the surroundings in Putrajaya will be flooded with blue light, as a sign of support and appreciation to nurses and others frontliner who continue to persevere in providing care for diabetes patients and patients with other chronic diseases, especially in these challenging times.

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

12 November 2020 @ 5.30 pm

Appendix 1

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

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

StateNo. of New Cases *Cumulative
Sabah319 (1)21,767
Selangor1746,875
WP Kuala Lumpur49 (2)3,286
Negeri Sembilan2402,919
Kedah32,240
Pulau Pinang631,510
WP Labuan351,135
Sarawak81,019
Johor8967
Perak9682
Pahang0395
Melaka8346
Terengganu0225
Kelantan2200
WP Putrajaya1185
Perlis040
Total919 (3)43,791

*(   ) refers to imported confirmed COVID-19 cases

Text Box: Appendix 2

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

(12 November 2020)

 ClusterStatesDistrictsAdditional casesTotal casesTotal screenedActive cases (ICU)Total recoveredTotal deaths
1.CergasNegeri Sembilan, KelantanSeremban, Rembau, Port Dickson, Pasir Puteh2217243,092699 (0)250
2.KayaNegeri Sembilan, WP Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya, Melaka, Selangor, JohorSeremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah, Lembah Pantai, Cheras, Kepong, Putrajaya, Melaka Tengah, Sepang, Klang, Kuala Langat, Kuala Selangor, Petaling, Hulu Langat, Kluang, Kota Tinggi517542,590331 (1)4230
3.Tapak Bina DamanlelaWP Kuala Lumpur, SelangorKepong, Titiwangsa, Lembah Pantai, Cheras, Gombak, Kuala Selangor, Petaling, Hulu Langat30912,10491 (0)00
4.BayanPulau Pinang, Kedah, PerakTimur Laut, Barat Daya, Seberang Perai Utara, Seberang Perai Tengah, Seberang Perai Selatan, Bandar Baharu, Kubang Pasu, Kuala Muda, Kulim,Kota Setar, Kerian,Larut Matang & Selama211493,30377 (3)720
5.JayaNegeri Sembilan, SelangorSeremban, Sepang208822938 (0)500
6.UsahaSelangor, WP Kuala Lumpur, JohorKlang, Petaling, Kuala Langat, Kuala Selangor, Sepang, Titiwangsa, Lembah Pantai, Segamat19252620212 (0)400
7.Ria-30  SabahTuaran189396693 (0)00
8.Penjara Seberang PeraiPulau PinangSeberang Perai Selatan125153,182219 (0)2960
9.LengkukSelangor, Negeri SembilanSepang, Hulu Langat, Petaling, Seremban, Port Dickson, Rembau, Jelebu, Kuala Pilah122261,063191 (0)350
10.IntanPulau Pinang, KedahTimur Laut, Barat Daya, Kuala Muda12971,13095 (1)20
11.PermatangKedah, Pulau Pinang, Perak, PerlisKulim, Langkawi, Kota Setar, Bandar Baharu, Seberang Perai Tengah, Seberang Perai Utara, Timur Laut, Seberang Perai Selatan, Kinta, Arau12641,50659 (3)41
12.Titian  WP LabuanLabuan116153030 (0)310
13.HentianSelangor, WP Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya, Negeri SembilanHulu Langat, Petaling, Sepang, Klang, Gombak, Cheras, Titiwangsa, Putrajaya, Seremban94982,306201 (2)2970
14.TerataiSelangorKlang, Kuala Selangor, Petaling, Hulu Langat8104225102 (0)20
15.BerendamMelaka, JohorAlor Gajah, Melaka Tengah, Tangkak7262,40425 (0)10
16.UtamaSelangor, Melaka, WP Kuala LumpurGombak, Hulu Langat, Petaling, Kuala Selangor, Sepang, Alor Gajah, Lembah Pantai, Titiwangsa, Kepong, Cheras52691,22740 (0)2290
17.Perigi  SelangorKlang5105151103 (0)20
18.Seri TerapiWP Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, SelangorKepong, Alor Gajah, Gombak52348422 (1)10
19.Tenaga  WP LabuanLabuan411122972 (0)390
20.BuntarKedah, Perak, WP Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya, Johor, Selangor, Pulau PinangKuala Muda, Kerian, Kinta, Larut Matang & Selama, Batang Padang, Hilir Perak, Kampar, Kepong, Putrajaya, Batu Pahat, Johor Bahru, Petaling, Sepang, Seberang Perai Selatan  4801,22227 (1)530
21.Telipok  SabahKota Kinabalu, Tuaran42216411 (0)110
22.DanauWP Kuala LumpurTitiwangsa4131,67210 (0)30
23.Bina LabuanWP LabuanLabuan34921430 (0)181
24.Padang  JohorKota Tinggi31674516 (0)00
25.Saguking  WP LabuanLabuan23783,539168 (0)2091
26.RengasPerak, Pulau PinangKuala Kangsar, Seberang Perai Selatan2115513114 (0)10
27.Keladi  SelangorKlang, Kuala Langat2543548 (0)460
28.Taman BungaNegeri SembilanSeremban, Kuala Pilah, Jelebu, Jempol2501,38618 (0)320
29.Bah Medan  SelangorSepang24439927 (0)170
30.Wisma SaberkasSarawakKuching2411,19237 (0)40
31.Nahaba  SabahKota Belud23246232 (0)00
32.PTS Tawau  SabahTawau16121,67175 (0)5352
33.Greenhill  SarawakKuching, Miri, Bintulu1881,48642 (0)460
34.Bah TropicanaSelangor, WP Kuala LumpurPetaling, Gombak, Klang, Titiwangsa, Lembah Pantai, Kepong, Cheras17290816 (0)560
35.JernihNegeri SembilanSeremban, Port Dickson13612420 (0)160
36.MerbokSelangorKuala Langat, Klang, Hulu Langat, Petaling, Kuala Selangor13576513 (0)220
37.Lintas  SabahKota Kinabalu114331 (0)130
38.KubeKelantanKota Bharu, Tanah Merah  11243412 (0)00
39.Haven  SabahLahad Datu11215012 (0)00
40.Saga  SabahKota Kinabalu1105610 (0)00
41.Sepanggar  SabahKota Kinabalu19957 (0)20