Malaysia has recorded its first two deaths due to the Covid-19 virus outbreak.
Health Minister Dr Adham Baba identified one victim as "Patient 178", age 34, who attended a religious event in Kuala Lumpur earlier this month.
This patient displayed symptoms on March 5 and was treated at a hospital in Johor Bahru. He was placed under intensive care on March 12.
Adham said there was no comorbidity factor in the death of "Patient 178".
"Comorbidity means other illnesses... He died purely due to Covid-19. No (other illnesses)," he added.
The other victim was identified as "Patient 358", which the Sarawak Health Department said was a pastor based in Kuching.
Health Minister Dr Adham Baba identified one victim as "Patient 178", age 34, who attended a religious event in Kuala Lumpur earlier this month.
This patient displayed symptoms on March 5 and was treated at a hospital in Johor Bahru. He was placed under intensive care on March 12.
Adham said there was no comorbidity factor in the death of "Patient 178".
"Comorbidity means other illnesses... He died purely due to Covid-19. No (other illnesses)," he added.
The other victim was identified as "Patient 358", which the Sarawak Health Department said was a pastor based in Kuching.
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