Covid-19 (May 24): 6,509 new cases, 61 deaths, surge in Labuan

The Health Ministry reported 6,509 new Covid-19 cases today where Labuan reported record numbers.

A record number of deaths and active cases were also reported, as were a record number of people in intensive care.

• Active cases: 60,018
• Patients in ICU: 711
• Intubated: 369

States

• Selangor (2,049)
• Sarawak (530)
• Kuala Lumpur (468)
• Johor (468)
• Kelantan (451)
• Penang (384)
• Kedah (348)
• Negeri Sembilan (329)
• Malacca (329)
• Terengganu (263)
• Pahang (257)
• Perak (231)
• Sabah (184)
• Labuan (171)
• Putrajaya (40)
• Perlis (7)

Labuan (171) set a new record today. This is the first time Labuan has reported numbers in the triple digits. 

Over the 14 days prior, the region only reported 16 new cases on average daily.

In Selangor, one in every seven people who are Covid-19 positive reported symptoms. 

Assuming a total population of 6.5 million, one in 38 residents has Covid-19 at some point. The state also leads in Covid-19 deaths (634).

As of yesterday, the R-naught had risen to 1.21 - the highest it has been this year - up from less than 1.00 seen in March.

An R-naught of 1.00 suggests that the spread of Covid-19 was accelerating, the higher the number, the higher the rate of acceleration.

Every single state or territory in Malaysia has an R-naught of more than 1.00. There are no signs that things are getting better anywhere in the country.

Deaths

A record 61 deaths were reported today, bringing the national Covid-19 death toll to 2,309.

Covid-19 deaths are not always reported immediately. It may take several days to establish the cause of death.

The youngest victim was a 27-year-old male in Malacca with another form of illness. In total, 11 out of 61 victims had no comorbidity.

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

Clusters

The Health Ministry is currently monitoring 570 clusters.

There are 20 new clusters of which seven involved workplaces, six involving community spread and three involving religious activities.

Jalan Tengkorak cluster
Category: Workplace
State(s): Selangor
District(s): Kuala Selangor
Total infected: 8 out of 611 screened

Jalan Bestari Satu cluster
Category: Workplace
State(s): Selangor
District(s): Klang and Petaling
Total infected: 53 out of 343 screened

Jalan Dato Sellathevan Empat cluster
Category: Workplace
State(s): Selangor
District(s): Klang
Total infected: 86 out of 247 screened

Wakaf Tembesu cluster
Category: Workplace
State(s): Terengganu
District(s): Kuala Nerus, Kuala Terengganu and Setiu
Total infected: 21 out of 104 screened

Jalan Todak cluster
Category: Workplace
State(s): Penang
District(s): Seberang Perai Tengah
Total infected: 13 out of 338 screened

Jalan Perindustrian Bukit Minyak cluster
Category: Workplace
State(s): Penang
District(s): Seberang Perai Tengah
Total infected: 22 out of 109 screened

Jalan Usaha Tujuh cluster
Category: Workplace
State(s): Malacca
District(s): Melaka Tengah, Alor Gajah and Jasin
Total infected: 38 out of 156 screened

Industri Pengkalan Balak cluster
Category: Workplace
State(s): Malacca
District(s): Alor Gajah
Total infected: 146 out of 641 screened

Jalan Akik cluster
Category: Community
State(s): Johor
District(s): Kota Tinggi
Total infected: 18 out of 110 screened

Deluxe cluster
Category: Community
State(s): Sabah
District(s): Penampang and Semporna
Total infected: 12 out of 15 screened

Kampung Padawan cluster
Category: Community
State(s): Sabah
District(s): Papar and Kota Kinabalu
Total infected: 10 out of 154 screened

Kampung Pangkal Payung cluster
Category: Community
State(s): Kelantan
District(s): Machang, Kota Bharu and Tanah Merah
Total infected: 9 out of 17 screened

Taman Teratai cluster
Category: Community
State(s): Pahang
District(s): Lipis
Total infected: 35 out of 310 screened

Patau-patau cluster
Category: Community
State(s): Labuan
District(s): Labuan
Total infected: 12 out of 42 screened

Jalan Ehsan Jaya cluster
Category: Religious event
State(s): Johor
District(s): Johor Bahru
Total infected: 14 out of 81 screened

Landai Permai cluster
Category: Religious event
State(s): Kuala Lumpur
District(s): Cheras
Total infected: 23 out of 47 screened

Taman Setia Jaya cluster
Category: Religious event
State(s): Negeri Sembilan
District(s): Seremban and Kuala Pilah
Total infected: 47 out of 66 screened

Kilometer Enam Jalan Lipis cluster
Category: Education Ministry institution
State(s): Pahang and Kuala Lumpur
District(s): Raub, Temerloh, Lipis and Cheras
Total infected: 19 out of 207 screened

Jalan Jed cluster
Category: High-risk Group
State(s): Selangor
District(s): Klang and Kuala Langat
Total infected: 14 out of 85 screened

Dermaga Sembilan cluster
Category: Import
State(s): Johor
District(s): Johor Bahru
Total infected: 19 out of 199 screened