Covid-19: Spike in cases in Melaka linked to Jasin prison

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MELAKA: The unprecedented increase of 98 Covid-19 positive cases here are linked to a correctional facility in Jasin, says a state official.

Melaka health and anti-drug committee chairman Datuk Rahmad Mariman said the cases were detected on Thursday , with the majority linked to the prison cluster.Melaka has not seen such a high number of cases in a single day since March.

The sharp rise has triggered speculations in social media platforms that this was due to an influx of tourists during last weekend.He said the state's 152 Covid-19 cases are currently being treated at the Melaka Hospital. Based on Melaka Health Department's official message, there were no deaths and zero intensive care unit cases on Thursday.

It stated that there were eight Covid-19 yellow zones in the state, namely, Machap, Sebatu, Jasin, Batu Berendam, Kandang, Sungai Baru Ulu, Tanjung Minyak and Bukit Piatu.Article type: free

 

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