Johor
24/11/2020

Johor govt warns state’s Covid-19 cases on the rise, with a new cluster identified yesterday

Johor Nov 24, 2020, 9:17:28 AM

Johor saw an increase of 15 new Covid-19 cases yesterday, including the emergence of a new cluster, called the Kobena Cluster. Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman R. Vidyananthan said the latest figure brings the total number of Covid-19 cases reported in the state to 1,100. He said of the total, 946 cases or 86 per cent had recovered.

Covid-19 situation in Johor under control, says health exco

Johor Nov 17, 2020, 9:57:52 AM

The Covid-19 situation in Johor is still under control although new clusters have emerged of late, with the latest being Jeri Cluster involving the districts of Kota Tinggi, Mersing and Muar. State Health and Environment Committee chairman, R. Vidyananthan said the rise in the number of reported cases, particularly in Kota Tinggi, was the result of active case detection and increased surveillance by the State Health Department in curbing the pandemic.

Kluang school ordered shut after student tests Covid-19 positive

Johor Nov 7, 2020, 9:40:00 AM

Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Jalan Kota Tinggi, near Kluang, has been ordered to close for seven days from today after one of its Form One students tested positive for Covid-19. Johor Education, Information, Heritage and Culture Committee chairman Mazlan Bujang said the school was ordered shut to facilitate a cleaning and disinfection process.