PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry has decided to release two daily figures relating to Covid-19 fatalities, namely "Reported Deaths" and "Actual Deaths" in order to increase transparency over its reporting backlog, says an official.
Dr Mahesh Appannan, head of data at the Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre, said Reported Deaths are based on the day the case was announced to the public.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!