Covid-19 Watch: 137 out of 10,089 infections on Sunday (Feb 6) are being treated at the ICU, says Health DG

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PETALING JAYA: Of the new 10,089 Covid-19 infections on Sunday (Feb 6), 137 cases are being treated at the ICU, says the Health Ministry.

Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that 77 cases had been classified as categories three, four and five, making up 0.8% of the daily figure on Sunday .Perlis and Sabah recorded the highest infectivity rate in the country, with 1.49 and 1.41 respectively. The national rate is currently at 1.20.

"Those under categories 2B and higher, regardless if they are under the high-risk groups, and those with worsening symptoms must report themselves at CAC or their nearest hospitals for further checks. They do not have to wait for the CAC to call them," he said. Dr Noor Hisham added that patients that had no symptoms and have completed their vaccinations would only need to be isolated for seven days. Those with symptoms and incomplete vaccinations or without vaccinations would be isolated for 10 days.

"Those that have yet to receive their vaccines and have never been infected are the most at risk of getting infected. The ministry advises them to register and get vaccinated immediately," he said.

 

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