DIRECTOR-GENERAL of health Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah today warned people against social visits and gatherings during Hari Raya Aidiladha next week, adding that visiting and social activities during the Aidilfitri and Gawai celebrations contributed to 267 community clusters in the last two weeks. 

Between June 1 to July 1, 17,106 cases were traced back to the 267 clusters, Noor Hisham said in a statement. 

“Of the 17,106 positive cases, there were 1,055 deaths while 42 are still being treated in the intensive care unit,” he said. 

The health D-G reminded people to be responsible and refrain from the socialising during Hari Raya Aidiladha on July 20.

“In the excitement to celebrate Hari Raya Korban, don’t ‘sacrifice’ yourself and be the victim of Covid-19,” he said.

Meanwhile, 21 clusters, which make up 1,010 cases, were traced to interstate travel during the same period of June 1 to July 16.

“These clusters involved those who travelled interstate for festivities, to visit family members, attend funerals and for work purposes,” he said.

Perak reported the highest number of interstate clusters at eight, followed by Terengganu with five, and Kelantan with three.

There are now 906 active clusters in the country, 28 of which are new clusters reported today.

Workplace clusters account for 19 of the new clusters, six are community clusters, two are high risk groups, and while one is linked to education centres. 

The workplace clusters are:

1. Jalan Langsant Choh in Pontian, Johor – 30 cases

2. Jalan Penaga 18 in Johor Baru, Johor – 11 cases

3. Jalan Keluli Empat in Johor Baru, Johor – 46 cases

4. Perindustrian PLO 34 in Senai, Johor – 12 cases

5. Lorong Perusahaan 10 in Seberang Perai Tengah, Penang – 16 cases

6. Lorong Jelawat in Seberang Perai Tengah and Seberang Perai Utara, Penang – 31 cases

7. Lorong Perusahawan 8B in Seberang Perai Tengah, Seberang Perai Selatan and Seberang Perai Utara, Penang – 57 cases

8. Lorong Perusahaan Baru Tiga in Seberang Perai Tengah, Seberang Perai Selatan and Seberang Perai Utara, Penang – 17 cases

9. Saujana Putra Satu in Kuala Langat and Petaling, Selangor – 75 cases

10. Industri Alam Perdana in Kuala Selangor, Selangor – 49 cases

11. Industri Saujana Terapia in Kuala Selangor, Selangor – 14 cases

12. Tapak Bina Jalan Batu View in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur – 141 cases

13. Jalan Limau Purut in Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur – 23 cases

14. Tapak Bina Jalan Awan Besar in Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur – 270 cases

15. Industri Jalan Usaha 13 in Melaka Tengah, Malacca – 29 cases

16. Industry Lot 11 Tangga Batu in Melaka Tengah, Malacca – 150 cases

17. Industry Lot Lima Batu Berendam in Melaka Tengah and Alor Gajah, Malacca – 34 cases

18. Industry Jalan TJ Utara in Seremban, Negri Sembilan – 48 cases

19. Industri Chembong in Rembau, Negri Sembilan – 60 cases

The community clusters are:

1. Kampung Tamjung Tok Sadang in Kota Baru, Kelantan – 12 cases

2. Kamoung Bujuk un Pasir Mas, Kelantan – 14 cases

3. Kampung Kepas in Machang, Kelantan – 7 cases

4. Rantau Melor in Jerantut, Pahang – 7 cases

5. Jambatan Liawan in Keningau, Sabah – 45 cases

6. Bedup Longgo in Serian, Sarawak – 25 cases

The two high-risk-group clusters were detected in two areas in Malacca, at Paya Datuk and Jasin, recording a total of 58 cases. 

The education cluster, which was traced to Jalan Seri Tawar in Seberang Perai Utara, Penang, reported 12 cases. – July 17, 2021.