New ‘Bunga cluster’ found on ship’s crew

“A total of 34 crewmen were screened on Aug 28, and from the total, four tested positive for Covid-19, six tested negative and 24 others are still awaiting results,” said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham AbdullahHe said the four positive cases were asymptomatic and involved two Malaysians and two non-Malaysians.

“Prevention and control measures such as disinfection and decontamination have been carried out on the vessel,” he said, adding that the cause of infection was still under investigation. Dr Noor Hisham said the 127th death involved a 62-year-old Malaysian man who had a history of diabetes and high blood pressure.

“His health condition deteriorated and he was in need of respiratory assistance since Aug 19. His death was announced on Sunday at 10.35pm,” said Dr Noor Hisham.

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