TL;DR
- Penang reports zero new cases as of 17th April, 12 PM
- Total recovered cases: 103 (1 new case today)
- Active cases: 15
- Total cumulative positive cases in Penang stands at 119
Good evening Penangites! We’ve got some good news that we’re ready to share with you. Today, as of 17th April 2020, 12 PM, Malaysia reported 69 new cases, making the total to 5251. But, this marks the second day of having a two-digit increase in Malaysia’s new COVID-19 cases. More good news ahead so keep reading!
Zero New COVID-19 Cases Reported For 3 Days Straight In Penang
Quick flashback: Penang reported 3 new cases back on 14th April and from then on, there have been zero new cases. Simply put, for 3 consecutive days, Penang reported zero new COVID-19 cases. So, good job Penangites! As of 17th April 2020, the cumulative positive cases in Penang stands at 119.
These figures are updated on a daily basis, on the official Penang Fights COVID-19 page. For more updates on Penang’s initiative in curbing the pandemic, just head over to the Facebook page.
Let us reiterate this fact, even though there were no new cases reported for 3 days straight, the work isn’t done. The figures merely show that if we all abide by MCO and stay home, we can all contribute to the flattening of the pandemic curve.
Stay Home And Stay Safe
So, once again, let’s all do our part and avoid unnecessary outings. At the same time, wash your hands regularly and practise a good overall sense of hygiene. Till next time, stay safe, Penangites!
Cover Photo: @carway_lee (Instagram) | @PenangLawanCOVID-19 (Facebook)
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