Malaysia Reported 1,990 New COVID-19 Infections, Four New Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia reported 1,990 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the national total to 4,801,653, according to the health ministry.

There are two new imported cases, with 1,988 cases being local transmissions, data released on the ministry’s website showed.

Another four deaths have been reported, pushing the death toll to 36,274.

The ministry reported 2,016 new recoveries, bringing the total number of cured and discharged to 4,738,009.

There are 27,370 active cases, with 67 being held in intensive care and 46 of those in need of assisted breathing.

Malaysia reported 3,870 vaccine doses administered yesterday, 86 percent of the population received at least one dose, 84.2 percent are fully vaccinated and 49.7 percent have received the first booster, while 1.5 percent have received the second booster.

Source: Nam News Network