The following is a timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia during 2024.

Timeline

January

Date Cases Recoveries Deaths Current cases Sources
NewTotal NewTotal NewTotal ActiveICUVentilators
62,3305,244,5782,8215,182,8002237,31523,7923720[1]
131,3555,257,0092,3165,199,997837,32319,6892713[2]

On 1 January 2024, the Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh encouraged teachers and students to wear face masks, and staff members to do self-tests if they have COVID-19 symptoms.[3]

On 12 January, Health Minister Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that the Health Ministry would not be setting up field hospitals following a decrease in COVID-19 cases.[4]

On 13 January, four COVID-19 cases including a baby were detected at temporary flood evacuation centres in Johor state.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "COVID-19". KKMNOW. Ministry of Health. 7 January 2024. Archived from the original on 8 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  2. ↑ "COVID-19". KKMNOW. Ministry of Health. 13 January 2024. Archived from the original on 15 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  3. ↑ "Covid-19: Face mask use encouraged at schools, says Deputy Minister". The Star. 1 January 2024. Archived from the original on 1 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  4. ↑ Ling, Sharon (12 January 2024). "Dr Dzulkefly: Covid-19 cases dropping, no need for field hospitals". The Star. Archived from the original on 12 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  5. ↑ Yee, Xiang Yun (13 January 2024). "Floods: Baby among four Covid-19 cases detected at Johor relief centres". The Star. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
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