It has been a week since the announcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO) and there are new cases of COVID-19 being reported daily. These are the signals warning people in the country that we should not take this scenario lightly. We should be aware and conscious of the severity of the situation in Malaysia right now.

# Live updates

Visit www.outbreak.my where you can obtain live updates regarding the outbreak of COVID-19 in Malaysia.

There are statistics and graphs based on the number cases confirmed, recovered and also the number of death cases in Malaysia. As shown in the graph, the number of confirmed cases has increased exponentially since 13 March. Breakdown of cases by states is also available on the website. You can also find out the causes of the cases summarized in a bar chart. Some of the causes include close contact and Tabligh. 

# Location tracking

Another useful function provided on the website is the location tracking of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. You can have an overview of the total cases of which are active, recovered or death cases. By clicking onto the symbols, you can obtain information on the specific case and its reported date.

After looking at this comprehensive overview and insight into the outbreak of COVID-19 in Malaysia, we should be more cautious. The MCO should be taken seriously by minimizing going out. Safety precautions including the use of hand sanitizers and the wearing of face masks should be practiced. Let's stay safe during this pandemic outbreak!