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Sinar Daily
a day ago
- Health
- Sinar Daily
Malaysia reports first Covid-19 death in 2025
Covid-19 cases rose to 3,379 during ME24, up from 2,011 cases the previous week. 20 Jun 2025 08:35am The Health Ministry urges continued vigilance and adherence to vaccination schedules to keep the situation under control. - Bernama file photo PUTRAJAYA - Malaysia recorded its first Covid-19-related death of the year during Epidemiological Week 24 (ME24), according to the Health Ministry (MOH). The fatality involved a patient with serious comorbidities, including heart disease and diabetes, who had not received a second booster dose. The Health Ministry urges continued vigilance and adherence to vaccination schedules to keep the situation under control. - 123RF photo "This marks a significant decline compared to 57 Covid-19 deaths reported in 2024, with the last fatality recorded on May 26 last year,' it said in a statement yesterday. The decline, it added, reflects the effectiveness of ongoing control measures. However, Covid-19 cases rose to 3,379 during ME24, up from 2,011 cases the previous week. Despite the increase, the national situation remains under control and below the alert threshold, due to ongoing surveillance and public health interventions. To date, a total of 21,738 cases have been reported this year, with the weekly average holding steady at around 900. Six patients were admitted to intensive care during ME24, all with underlying health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and Down syndrome. All received intensive care, with four discharged home and two transferred to general wards. MOH continues to encourage all Malaysians, from unborn babies to the elderly, to stay protected by following appropriate vaccination schedules under the National Immunisation Programme. - BERNAMA
Malaysiakini
a day ago
- Health
- Malaysiakini
Malaysia reports its first Covid-19 death in 2025
Malaysia recorded its first Covid-19-related death of the year during Epidemiological Week 24 (ME24), according to the Health Ministry. The fatality involved a patient with serious comorbidities, including heart disease and diabetes, who had not received a second booster dose.
New Straits Times
a day ago
- Health
- New Straits Times
Malaysia reports first Covid-19 fatality this year
KUALA LUMPUR: A Covid-19-related death has been reported during the 24th epidemiological week, coinciding with a 14 per cent increase in infections, which rose to 3,379 cases, according to the Health Ministry. In a statement, the ministry said it marks the first Covid-19 fatality since May 26, 2024. The patient had underlying conditions, including diabetes and heart disease and had not received the second booster dose of the vaccine. The ministry said the number of Covid-19 deaths has seen a significant decline this year, with only one case reported as of the 24th epidemiological week, compared to 57 deaths recorded throughout 2024. "This development is a reflection of the effectiveness of the control and prevention measures that the ministry has implemented." A total of 21,738 Covid-19 cases have been reported cumulatively, with the weekly average remaining at around 900 cases. The ministry added, during the 24th epidemiological week, six Covid-19 cases were admitted to the intensive care unit. "These involved individuals with underlying health conditions (high-risk groups) such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, heart disease and Down syndrome. "Of these, four have been allowed to return home, while the remaining two were transferred to regular wards for continued treatment." As a proactive preventive measure, the ministry encourages high-risk groups, including the elderly, individuals with comorbidities, immunocompromised adolescents, pregnant women and healthcare workers, to receive an additional dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Individuals aged 18 and above are also eligible to receive the vaccine on a voluntary basis, following consultation with a medical officer.
Borneo Post
a day ago
- Health
- Borneo Post
Malaysia reports first Covid-19 death of 2025
People walking with face masks on along the Kuching Waterfront. – Photo by Roystein Emmor PUTRAJAYA (June 19): Malaysia recorded its first Covid-19-related death of the year during Epidemiological Week 24 (ME24), according to the Health Ministry (MOH). The fatality involved a patient with serious comorbidities, including heart disease and diabetes, who had not received a second booster dose. 'This marks a significant decline compared to 57 Covid-19 deaths reported in 2024, with the last fatality recorded on May 26 last year,' it said in a statement today. The decline, it added, reflects the effectiveness of ongoing control measures. However, Covid-19 cases rose to 3,379 during ME24, up from 2,011 cases the previous week. Despite the increase, the national situation remains under control and below the alert threshold, due to ongoing surveillance and public health interventions. To date, a total of 21,738 cases have been reported this year, with the weekly average holding steady at around 900. Six patients were admitted to intensive care during ME24, all with underlying health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and Down syndrome. All received intensive care, with four discharged home and two transferred to general wards. MOH continues to encourage all Malaysians, from unborn babies to the elderly, to stay protected by following appropriate vaccination schedules under the National Immunisation Programme. – Bernama comorbidities covid-19 death ICU cases ME24 MOH public health vaccination
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Delhi reports another Covid-19 death
New Delhi The national capital on Monday reported a Covid-19-related death, taking the total to new case was recorded on the day, and active cases receded by 33, taking the total number of active cases to 649,according to the central dashboard data released by the Union ministry of health and family welfare. The deceased was identified as a 67-year-old man, who was suffering from co-morbidities of metastatic carcinoma in his right lung, acute respiratory failure and Covid-19 pneumonia, according to the dashboard. According to the dashboard, 33 patients were either cured, discharged or migrated since Sunday. The Delhi government issued an advisory to all hospitals in the city a fortnight ago, directing them to step up preparedness as a precautionary measure in response to a recent rise in Covid-19 cases in parts of the country. The advisory called for ensuring the availability of hospital beds, oxygen, medicines and vaccines. On May 19, Delhi logged five active Covid-19 cases, with the current increase underscoring minimal prevalence of coronavirus in the region this year, according to government officials.
