KOTA BARU – The number of Covid-19 cases in Kelantan is expected to reach 1,000 per day from next month following a very high infection rate within the community in the state.
State Local Government, Housing and Health Committee chairman Dr Izani Husin said besides the infection rate, failure to comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration is also behind the surge in Covid-19 cases in the state over the past few days.
“The ratio of infection to the population is extremely high.
“For example, Kota Baru currently records 583 cases out of 100,000 people, and we expect the number of cases to increase further as Covid-19 is already spreading in the community on a large scale.
“We have reminded the people that if they do not adhere to SOPs, the number of cases will continue to rise, and we are right.
“Looking at the current trend, the number of cases in June can reach up to 1,000 per day.”
Dr Izani said the state government also plans to vaccinate 200,000 residents against Covid-19 next month.
This can be achieved as Kelantan will be receiving 120,000 Sinovac vaccine, he added, which has been announced by the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry.
“Hence, in addition to the Pfizer vaccine, we will have 200,000 doses for the inoculation drive in the state.”
Yesterday, Kelantan recorded 612 Covid-19 cases, with 7,869 active ones, while 60,000 people have received two vaccine doses and 110,000, the first dose. – Bernama, May 31, 2021
