Malaysia recorded 12,380 new cases, continuing a declining trend on Apr 3.
On April 3, the Ministry of Health (MoH) reported 12,380 new Covid-19 cases, continuing the declining trend in infections as the government prepares to ease additional restrictions as it transitions to endemicity.
The decrease of positive cases has helped to relieve pressure on the public healthcare system, allowing additional beds and equipment to be allocated to important patients.
As of April 3, overall bed usage was slightly over 57%, with daily hospital admissions averaging around 873, a significant decrease from the peak in March, when the hospitalisation rate averaged over 2,000 per day.
ICU admissions for verified Covid-19 patients were at 27% nationwide, while total usage was at 55%, indicating that conditions had improved.
The rate of ICU utilisation is frequently used to determine whether or not rigorous public health interventions are required.
Only two states, Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, had an ICU bed use rate of more than half the capacity: 60 and 50 percent, respectively. Non-critical bed use was also over 50% in two states: Putrajaya and Selangor, with 66 and 50 percent, respectively.
Only 157 of the 562 people admitted to the hospital needed breathing assistance, according to the Ministry of Health, despite the fact that this was an 18% rise over the previous time.
There were 342 cases in all, with 342 being Category 1 and 2 cases. Category 3, 4, and 5 made up the remaining 40%.
Cases in categories 1 and 2 are asymptomatic or have minor symptoms. They account for the majority of everyday infections, accounting for up to 90% of all cases.
Nonetheless, the ministry stated that there is always the possibility that their illness would worsen, which is why some people in the two categories are admitted to hospitals.
In April 3, Category 1 and 2 infections accounted for 61% and 38% of new infections, respectively.
According to the ministry’s Covidnow website, 30 people died on the same day, with four of them being brought in dead.
On April 1, Malaysia began its shift to the endemic phase, removing many of the earlier limitations.
Quarantine-free international borders have reopened, but testing is still required for the vast majority of inbound travellers.
