Current Updates on COVID-19 in Malaysia [20 July 2020]

The Ministry of Health (MOH) would like to inform that two (2) cases have recovered and discharged well today. Cumulatively, 8,555 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been discharged (97.2% of total cumulative cases).

A total of 21 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively there are now 8,800 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. Therefore, there are currently 122 active and infective COVID-19 cases. They have all been isolated and given treatment. Of the 21 additional cases reported today, six (6) are imported case who were infected overseas, involving four (4) Malaysians and two (2) non-Malaysians (allowed to enter Malaysia for work). 

Of the 15 local transmission cases, 13 cases are among Malaysians and two (2) cases are among non-Malaysians.

Currently, three (3) confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in intensive care units (ICUs), and one (1) patient is on ventilation support.

No additional COVID-19 death was reported to the National CPRC MOH today. Cumulatively, there are now 123 COVID-19 deaths in Malaysia (1.40% of total cumulative cases).