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- Free Malaysia Today
JN.1 Covid-19 subvariant poses no significant health threat, says ministry
The health ministry said a total of 6,523 Covid-19 cases were reported throughout May 2025, averaging approximately 228 new cases per day. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA : The health ministry has moved to reassure the public that the recently detected JN.1 Covid-19 subvariant poses no significant health threats, despite the rising infection numbers in recent weeks.
According to the ministry's latest data, a total of 6,523 Covid-19 cases were reported throughout May 2025, averaging approximately 228 new cases per day.
'Although there has been an increase in Covid-19 cases recently, the weekly average remains below the national warning level and no deaths have been reported so far,' the ministry said in a statement today.
It added that with no fatalities recorded and the number of new cases being below the weekly average, the data corresponded with the country's 'living with Covid-19' phase.
The ministry went on to encourage high-risk groups, namely senior citizens, those with underlying health conditions, immunocompromised patients, pregnant women, and frontline medical staff, to receive additional Covid-19 booster shots to reduce the risk of infection.
It said free vaccinations remain available at selected government clinics across all states, with appointments bookable through the MySejahtera application.
The public is also advised to keep wearing masks at crowded places and when experiencing symptoms, as well as to wash their hands frequently.
