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Three red zones record over 300 Covid-19 cases

CORONAVIRUS | One red zone location in Kuala Lumpur and another two in Selangor recorded more than 300 positive cases of Covid-19 each, the highest number in an area so far, according to the Health Ministry's National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC).

In a statement posted on the Telegram application, CPRC said they comprised Lembah Pantai district in Kuala Lumpur with 367 cases, while two districts in Selangor, namely Petaling and Hulu Langat, had 308 and 307 cases respectively.

"If there is a sudden increase in cases in one area, an enhanced movement control order (MCO) will be implemented to prevent the infection from spreading," the statement said.

The number of red zones identified remains 17 districts and so far, there is no increase, it said.

Other red zone districts, which have exceeded 41 confirmed cases, are Kepong and Titiwangsa in the federal capital; Gombak and Klang in Selangor; Batu Pahat, Johor Bahru and Kluang in Johor; Hilir Perak and Kinta in Perak; Kota Bharu, Kelantan; Tawau, Sabah; Kuching, Sarawak; Jerantut, Pahang as well as Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.

- Bernama 


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