Covid-19: 190 new cases recorded, bringing total number to 428 in Malaysia
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has its biggest jump of new Covid 19 cases with 190 recorded on Sunday (March 15).
This brings the number of cases in the country to 428, says the Health Ministry.
Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said most of new cases were traced to the tabligh programme in Masjid Jamek Sri Petaling, held from Feb 27 to March 1.
Dr Adham said that the ministry was still tracing those who took part in the programme.
"We urge those who participated in the programme to contact the nearest district health office for further instructions," he said in a statement.
He said that participants of the tabligh programme need to be under monitoring for 14 days from the end of the programme or the last close contact they had with those diagnosed with Covid 19.
He urged those who went to the tabligh programme to cooperate with the authorities to prevent further spread of Covid 19 among Malaysians.
Dr Adham said that of the 428 cases in the country, nine patients were in the intensive care unit (ICU) and needed respiratory assistance.
Meanwhile, seven individuals have been discharged from the Sungai Buloh Hospital, he said.
With the number, 42 Covid 19 patients in the country have so far recovered.
Dr Adham also urged Malaysians to refrain from spreading fake information that can cause panic among the public.