By Media Selangor Team
SHAH ALAM, May 18 — The Covid-19 situation in Selangor is under control despite a spike of cases in neighbouring countries Thailand and Singapore, said state executive councillor for public health and environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin
She said according to the latest update from the Selangor State Health Department (JKNS), as of Epidemiological Week 19 (ME19) this year, Selangor recorded a cumulative 3,807 Covid-19 cases this year — a significant decrease from 14,542 cases in ME19 2024.
“The weekly trend has been downwards since week 12, with weekly reported cases consistently remaining below 100 cases.
“This proves that our continued efforts and the people’s adherence to preventive measures remain effective, even as several neighbouring countries are experiencing a resurgence in Covid-19 infections,” she said in a media statement today.
Yesterday, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the government is closely monitoring the Covid-19 situation both domestically and abroad, in light of rising cases in Thailand and Singapore.
Jamaliah also expressed appreciation to front-line healthcare workers both public and private, as well as the people of Selangor, for their commitment to curbing the spread of the virus.
While the situation is stable, she urged the public, especially high-risk groups such as senior citizens and people with chronic illnesses, to remain vigilant, saying those showing Covid-19 symptoms must seek medical attention immediately.
She said the state government and the JKNS will continue to monitor the situation closely and ensure the public healthcare system remains on high alert.
As of May 10, Malaysia had reported a total of 11,727 Covid-19 cases nationwide from ME1 to ME19, with the highest figures recorded early in the year, showed data from the Health Ministry’s Disease Control Division.
