More People Being Brought-in-Dead with Covid-19

Dear Staff and Students,

The Health Ministry (KKM) revealed that the number of Covid-19 patients that are being brought-in-dead (BID) or were only taken to hospital after dying of the disease is going up at an alarming rate. In May alone, we saw 123 deaths that the Health Ministry categorises as BID. The figure represents 47% of the 261 BID cases recorded in the country this year.

Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/06/02/interactive-more-covid-19-patients-are-being-brought-in-dead---why-this-happens-and-what-needs-to-be-done

We therefore advise staff and students to abide by the SOPs and quickly undergo a Covid-19 screening test if one is showing symptoms to receive immediate medical attention.

Should you have any queries on Covid-19, please email to covid.response@utp.edu.my.

Thank you.

COVID Response Team
(UTP/COVID-19RT/118)
14 June 2021

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