‘Happy Hypoxia’ among younger patients contributes to increased Covid-19 cases, says Health Ministry

By Rashvinjeet S. Bedi

PETALING JAYA: One of the factors contributing to the increased number of severe Covid-19 cases is "Happy Hypoxia", especially among younger patients, says the Health Ministry.

It said that the number of Category 4 and 5 Covid-19 patients admitted into hospital increased by 35%.

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