Kelantan expects cases to drop in two weeks

KOTA BARU: The Kelantan government is anticipating the state’s daily tally of Covid-19 cases will show a decline in the next two weeks, says local government, housing and health committee chairman Dr Izani Husin.

He said the state Health Department had expected an increase in cases after the Aidiladha celebration.

“Today, 10 days after the Aidiladha celebration, we see the cases drop slightly. We are expecting the cases to further decline in the next two weeks.

“The vaccination rate in the state will increase, thus enabling Kelantan to enter Phase Three of the National Recovery Plan,” he told reporters after inspecting a vaccination centre at the Islam Jubli Perak Complex in Panji near here.

Kelantan recorded 552 new Covid-19 positive cases yesterday, taking the cumulative total to 44,005 cases. The total number of active clusters stands at 133.

On vaccination in Kelantan, Dr Izani said 37% of the Kelantan population had received the first dose, while 20% had completed both doses.

Kelantan could achieve the targeted 40% herd immunity at the end of August, he said. — Bernama