Covid-19: Rise in new infections, drop in death cases last week - Health DG


KUALA LUMPUR: The number of new Covid-19 infections in the country for the 25th Epidemiology Week (ME 25) which was between June 19 and 25 saw a 10.9% increase to 15,739 cases compared to 14,195 cases the week before.

Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said however, the number of deaths showed a 38.1% drop, with 13 cases compared to 21 cases in the previous week.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Helium cylinder explodes in Kajang, damaging two stalls, three cars
Puspakom revises vehicle inspection booking fee to RM5
Padas River breaches danger level, 64 evacuated in Beaufort
Cops tracking individuals linked to cable theft attempt in Semenyih
Real estate agent loses over RM750,000 to online gambling scam
Sanusi declines Perikatan Nasional chairman post, suggests Ahmad Samsuri
School uniform standardisation still being studied, says Education Ministry
Seven stranded rescued after Rompin bridge collapse, road closed with no alternatives
MACC targets more people of interest in military contracts probe
Mohamad Hasan visits Bangkok and calls on Malaysian abroad to work closely with embassies

Others Also Read