Five admitted for Covid-19 in Kelantan over the past week, all recovered
KOTA BARU: Five individuals, including two children, were hospitalised for Covid-19 in Kelantan during Epidemiological Week (EW) 25, which ran from June 15 to 21.
Kelantan Health Department director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin said all five patients have since made a full recovery.
He added that no Covid-19-related intensive care unit (ICU) admissions or fatalities have been recorded in the state so far this year.
"As of EW25, Kelantan has recorded a cumulative total of 303 Covid-19 cases, with an average of 12 new cases reported weekly.
"In EW24, the state logged 34 cases, showing a slight decrease from 35 the previous week," he said in a statement.
Zaini said the Covid-19 situation in Kelantan remains under control and is still below the alert threshold.
As a precautionary measure, he urged high-risk groups, including senior citizens, individuals with comorbidities, immunocompromised adolescents, pregnant women, and healthcare workers, to receive an additional dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
He added that individuals aged 18 and above are also eligible to receive the vaccine voluntarily, subject to medical advice.
"I urge all Kelantanese, regardless of age, to get vaccinated in line with the recommendations under the National Covid-19 Immunisation programme.
"Free immunisation and vaccination services are available at selected government health clinics," he said.
Zaini reminded the public that although the country is now in the endemic phase of managing Covid-19, it remains important to practise preventive measures.
"These include frequent handwashing with soap and water or using hand sanitiser, as well as wearing face masks in crowded places," he said.
He added that the department would continue to monitor the situation and provide updates via the official portal at covid-19.moh.gov.my.
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