Health DG: Covid-19 new cases increase to 6,288 on Wednesday (Nov 17)


KUALA LUMPUR: The number of Covid-19 new infections jumped to 6,288 cases on Wednesday (Nov 17) from 5,413 reported yesterday, says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Of the new cases, he said 98%, or 6,163 cases were in categories one and two, while the remaining 125 cases were in categories three, four and five.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
COVID-19 , dr noor hisham , new cases , recoveries , clusters , Rt

Next In Nation

Anwar holds talks with Singapore PM Lawrence Wong
ROS refutes allegations of power abuse by MIPP
Cops on the hunt for duo who broke into Sitiawan mosque, stole from donation boxes
116 Bazaar Ramadan Rahmah to be held this year, says Fuziah
Malaysia looks forward to close cooperation with new Bangladesh leadership, says Anwar
More than a gimmick, 'roti pocong' a hit at Paroi Ramadan bazaar
Melaka assembly may dissolve in April, state poll expected in June
Plight of two families in Banting fire draws Anwar's attention
Shah Alam's first female mayor vows swift, decisive leadership
S'pore PM Lawrence Wong arrives in Malaysia for special visit

Others Also Read