Daily Covid-19 cases in Malaysia drop below 10,000 for the first time since Feb 5

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PETALING JAYA - Malaysia recorded 8,112 new Covid-19 infections on Sunday , the Health Ministry said, the first time daily new cases fell below 10,000 since Feb 5 when 9,117 cases were reported.

But health experts warned that infections may rise with the threat of new variants and as more people let their guard down.

Medical Practitioners Coalition Association of Malaysia president Dr Raj Kumar Maharajah said people no longer seem to be following the standard operating procedure, with many acting as if Covid-19 no longer exists. Malaysia began its transition to the endemic phase on April 1, with the borders reopened, operation hours for businesses no longer limited and the SOP relaxed at houses of worship.

However, he said Covid-19 infections are still high and cases could still rise as new variants might come up. for certain groups like healthcare workers, immunocompromised individuals and people over a certain age.

 

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Yeah, like people really believe on those numbers.

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