17 new Covid-19 clusters, 7 involving the community

17 new Covid-19 clusters, 7 involving the community

They were detected in Johor, Selangor, Penang, Sarawak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Kuala Lumpur and Perak.

There are seven cluster involved communities, six workplace clusters, two linked to religious activities, one involved the education sector and one linked to a high-risk group.
PETALING JAYA:
The health ministry has reported 17 new Covid-19 clusters in the past 24 hours, health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said today.

At a press conference, he said seven involved communities, six involved workplaces, two involved religious activities, one involved the education sector and one involved a high-risk group.

They were detected in Johor, Selangor, Penang, Sarawak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Pahang and Negeri Sembilan.

Kuala Lumpur

  • Kolej Bunga Raya: a cluster linked to an educational centre. It involves Lembah Pantai. The index case was detected on May 22. 67 screened, 10 positive.
  • Desa Melawati: A high-risk group cluster. It involves Titiwangsa. 31 screened, 16 positive.
  • Perindustrian Batu Caves: a workplace cluster linked to a factory. It involves Kepong. 97 screened, 50 positive.

Johor

  • Jalan Laksamana Tiga: a cluster linked to religious activity. It involves Johor Bahru. The index case was detected on May 19. 49 screened, 15 positive.
  • Jalan Sri Putri 11: a community cluster. It involves Kulai. The index case was detected on May 22. 63 screened, 11 positive.

Selangor

  • Balakong Batu Dua Belas: a workplace cluster linked to a factory. It involves Hulu Langat. 110 screened, 29 positive.
  • Jalan Kasuarina: a workplace cluster linked to a construction company. It involves Klang and Gombak. 150 screened, 51 positive.

Penang

  • Jalan Veterinari: a community cluster. It involves Timur Laut. The index case was detected on May 14. 172 screened, 35 positive.
  • Lorong Jelawat Dua: a workplace cluster linked to a factory. It involves Seberang Perai Tengah. 1,001 screened, 10 positive.

Sarawak

  • Gerigat: a community cluster. It involves Kabong and Betong. The index case was detected on May 24. 358 screened, 20 positive.
  • Sungai Parik: a community cluster. It involves Sri Aman and Lubok Antu. The index case was detected on May 19. 130 screened, 24 positive.

Kelantan

  • Kampung Tanjung Chenok: a community cluster. It involves Pasir Mas. The index case was detected on May 18. 28 screened, 13 positive.
  • Taman Wahyu: a community cluster. It involves Pasir Mas. The index case was detected on May 18. 22 screened, 9 positive.

Perak

  • Taman Industri Pelabuhan: a workplace cluster linked to a factory. It involves Manjung. The index case was detected on May 29. 109 screened, 13 positive.

Terengganu

  • Sungai Ular: a community cluster. It involves Hulu Terengganu. The index case was detected on May 19. 85 screened, 20 positive.

Pahang

  • Kampung Pagi: a cluster linked to religious activity. It involves Jerantut. The index case was detected on May 24. 76 screened, 10 positive.

Negeri Sembilan

  • Industri Dioh: a workplace cluster linked to a factory. It involves Kuala Pilah. 468 screened, 131 positive.

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