Why did Malaysia’s green zones rise to 56 districts?

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Malaysia's Green Zones Increased to 56 Districts Due to Zero Active Covid-19 Cases

The number of districts in Malaysia classified as green zones, indicating zero active Covid-19 cases, rose to 56 as of April 20. This increase is a result of several districts previously reporting active cases now showing no new infections. The trend aligns with a general decrease in daily new Covid-19 cases recorded nationwide.
Districts Previously with Active Cases Now Report Zero Infections

A significant factor contributing to the rise in green zones is the transition of districts from having active Covid-19 cases to reporting zero. This shift means that areas that were previously considered affected are now free of current infections. For instance, on April 19, districts like Bentong in Pahang had four active cases, and Rembau in Negri Sembilan had two. By April 20, both Bentong and Rembau, along with Tampin, Kuala Pilah in Negri Sembilan, and Pekan in Pahang, recorded zero active cases, thus qualifying them as green zones under the revised classification.
Revised Definition of Green Zones Includes Zero Active Cases

The Health Ministry's approach to classifying green zones has evolved. Previously, green zones were defined as districts where no Covid-19 cases had ever been recorded. However, the ministry's daily maps now also incorporate the number of active cases in each district, using the same colour-coding system. This means a district, even if it has had cumulative cases in the past (making it potentially a yellow, orange, or red zone based on total figures), can be classified as a green zone if it currently has zero active cases under treatment.
Trend Reflects Declining Daily New Case Numbers

The increase in districts with zero active cases is mirrored by a low number of new Covid-19 infections reported daily across the country. For example, on April 20, Malaysia recorded a low of 36 new cases, which was the lowest during the movement control order period at that time. This overall reduction in new infections across the nation supports the growing number of districts achieving green zone status by having no active cases.

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