PUTRAJAYA: The current Covid-19 infection situation in Malaysia remains under control and is not burdening existing health facilities despite the increase in the number of cases, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
She said there is an increase in Covid-19 cases reported globally, including in Malaysia, in line with the trend that occurs at the end of each year, which is also reported in other countries.
"Most Covid-19 cases in Malaysia experience mild symptoms and do not require hospital treatment," she said in a statement today.
Dr Zaliha said that until now, no new variants have been detected in Malaysia.
"The variant which is still contagious in Malaysia is the Omicron variant, with a subvariant which is known to have a high infectivity rate but does not cause severe cases.
"However, the Ministry of Health is always ready to face any possibility," she said.
She advised the public to practice self-care measures, including maintaining a high level of personal hygiene and wearing a face mask for those with symptoms.
"See a doctor if symptoms worsen, and get Paxlovid antiviral treatment at the nearest health clinic for individuals positive for Covid-19 and at high risk. The public can also get a primary dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at health clinics to reduce the risk of infection.
"The people are urged not to spread false news, to avoid confusion and cause public anxiety," she said.
On Sunday, Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said that 3,626 cases of Covid-19 were reported in the 47th Epidemiological Week, from Nov 19 to 25, an increase of 57.3 per cent compared with the 2,305 cases recorded in the previous week. - BERNAMA