MEDIA STATEMENT

ON THE CURRENT SITUATION OF COVID-19

IN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

26 Rabiulakhir 1443 / 01 Disember 2021

 

1.            Today, Wednesday, 26 Rabiulakhir 1443 / 01 December 2021, a total of eighteen (18) new cases of COVID-19 infections have been confirmed today bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases to 15,111.

  1. There are 3 additional new cases to 1 of the existing active cluster who were previously close contacts with several positive cases.
  2. Meanwhile, one new cluster has been detected that involved 5 cases. This new cluster is Nur Naziba Construction Kota Batu staff house Cluster which is a housing cluster that accommodates the company’s employees.
  3. As currently shown on the screen, five clusters have been closed following no new detected cases in the clusters for 28 days. Therefore, the current total active clusters are 127 clusters.

     

    (Screen: Al Rejek Sdn Bhd Cluster, Rentokil Initial Cluster, 4157 Cluster, 8132 Cluster and Ban 3 Construction staff house Cluster). 

  4. Furthermore, there are 2 import cases reported today who arrived in Brunei Darussalam from Mesir via Kuala Lumpur on board flight Royal Brunei BI 874 on 17/11/2021.
  5. Meanwhile, 8 new cases are still being investigated to determine the source of the infection.

 

2.           Fifty-eight (58) cases have recovered today bringing the total number of recovered cases in Brunei Darussalam to 14,565 cases, whereas the total number active cases are 447 cases.

 

3.           Among the cases being treated at this time, two cases (02) are in Category 5 and currently treated at the Intensive Care Unit. All of them require assistance of artificial ventilation, with one case requiring the help of additional heart/lung machine (ECMO). Meanwhile, there is one other case that is categorised in Category 4 that requires oxygen assistance and is under close monitoring.

 

4.           In the past 24 hours, a total of 3,876 samples have been tested for the SARS-CoV-2 virus which brings the total number of laboratory tests conducted since January 2020 to 623,500 tests.

 

5.           On 30 November 2021, a total of 1,271 individuals have received the COVID-19 vaccine injection. This means that, under the National Vaccination Programme, a total of 403,675 individuals have received the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine which is 93.9% from the total population. Meanwhile, 348,775 individuals have completed the second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine which is 81.1% from the total population.

 

6.           In addition, the Ministry of Health would like to inform that the Mobile Vaccination Clinic for COVID-19 will be implemented as follows:

  • Pengkalan Batu Health Centre on Friday, 03 December 2021 from 9.00 am until 12.00 noon and on Sunday, 05 December 2021 from 9.00 am until 2.30 pm, specifically for residents at Mukim Pengkalan Batu and its surroundings who are aged 18 years old and above, have not received the COVID-19 vaccine, and for those who have been scheduled for the second dose vaccination. In addition, the house-to-house vaccination service will be implemented on 02 December 2021.

     

    The local residents at the area above who wish to get the COVID-19 vaccination can come by walk-in basis by bringing their identification card / passport; Bru-HIMS card (or number), if available; and their COVID-19 Vaccination Card for individuals who are receiving their second doses. For individuals who require transportation assistance to the clinic, they can inform the village head. Meanwhile, for individuals who are unable to go to the health centre due to medical reasons or mobility difficulty, they can register or be registered via the village head for vaccinations at their respective homes.

     

7.           For ‘Operasi Peralihan’ that was carried out recently from 10 pm until 4 am, Alhamdulillah no violation of the directive nationwide was issued with compound fine.

 

8.           Today, Brunei Darussalam joins the global community in commemorating World AIDS Day where this year’s theme is “End Inequalities. End AIDS, End Pandemics.” While we are focusing all our efforts and energy to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, we should not forget the threat of other infections such as HIV and AIDS, and the effect of COVID-19 on these infections. People living with HIV are more likely to get severe effects of the infection as a result of the COVID-19 infection. Therefore, it is important for those who have a lifestyle that is at risk for HIV infection to get tested to find out the status of the HIV infection and get the COVID-19 vaccination to protect themselves and their families. Let us continue to remind each other and call on all to be equally responsible for our health for our common well-being.

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Reference     : KK/PR/2

Date         : 26 Rabiulakhir 1443H / 01 December 2021



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