Malaysia

834 new Covid-19 cases reported today

Sabah recorded the highest number of infections today at 503, followed by the Klang Valley with 157

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 02 Nov 2020 6:15PM

834 new Covid-19 cases reported today
Two more fatalities were reported today, bringing the death toll to 251. – The Vibes pic, November 2, 2020

by A. Azim Idris

KUALA LUMPUR – The Ministry of Health has recorded 834 new cases of Covid-19 as of noon today, bringing the cumulative number of infections nationwide to 33,339 cases.

Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the nation also saw 900 recoveries today, from a total of 23,120 recoveries since the pandemic began.

The ministry also recorded two more deaths today, bringing the overall death toll to 251 cases, or 0.8% of overall cases.

Noor Hisham said Sabah recorded the highest number of infections today at 503, followed by the Klang Valley with 157 reported transmissions.

Labuan saw a six-fold rise in cases from 18 yesterday to 105 today.

Noor Hisham said 91 cases were placed in intensive care units with 32 requiring ventilator support. – The Vibes, November 2, 2020

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