Covid-19: No new local infections recorded, first since March 2

CORONAVIRUS | Today marked the first time since March 2 where the Health Ministry has not recorded any new cases of Covid-19 transmitted within Malaysian borders.

There was only one new case of Covid-19 detected in the 24-hour period ending noon today, which involved a Malaysian returning from abroad.

Currently, there are 144 individuals being treated for Covid-19.

Four of them require intensive care of which two are on ventilators. The individuals on ventilator support are foreigners.

Today also marked the 20th day in which no deaths were attributed to Covid-19.

Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that the actual rate of Covid-19 infection resembled the model by the National Health Institute devised on May 21.

"The Health Ministry congratulates everyone, especially Malaysians, over this achievement.

"It is the result of cooperation at all levels. People played their respective roles.

"This included adapting to the new normal and adhering to government guidelines," he added.

He said the low rate of infection was a reflection of the self-discipline and social responsibility of Malaysians.

However, he warned that another Covid-19 outbreak could occur in the country if citizens grow complacent.

He urged parents to educate their children about the new normal, especially those who are about to return to school.

To date, 8,640 Covid-19 cases have been recorded with 8,375 already recovered and 121 deaths.

A total of 7,333 swab tests for Covid-19 were conducted yesterday by government labs. The number of tests conducted by private labs has not been updated.

Cumulatively, 765,271 swab tests have been conducted to date.