PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia recorded two deaths from Covid-19 on Tuesday (March 17), the first fatalities due to the pandemic in the country.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said the deaths involved case number 178, which was reported in Johor and case number 358, reported in Sarawak.
The victim showed symptoms on March 5 and received treatment at Hospital Permai, Johor Baru after he was tested positive for Covid-19. "He was pronounced dead Tuesday morning," said the minister to a press conference at the Health Ministry headquarters here.The victim showed symptoms of fever, cough and difficulty in breathing on March 7.
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