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Malaysia reports 6,320 new coronavirus cases, 50 deaths

cde.news desk 23 May 2021, 01:45 · 1 min read

epaselect epa08931055 Medical personnel collects a swab sample from a man for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing at Ajwa clinic in Shah Alam, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 11 January 2021. In a special address to the nation on 11 January 2021, the Malaysian government announced a new Movement Control Order (MCO) on six high risk state from 13 until 26 January to contain the spread of COVID-19 infection in the country. The six high risk states are Pulau Pinang, Selangor, federal territories (Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan), Melaka, Johor and Sabah. EPA-EFE/FAZRY ISMAIL

Malaysia reported 6,320 new coronavirus cases on Saturday amid a recent surge in infections, bringing the total to 505,115.

Health authorities also reported 50 new deaths.

The Southeast Asian nation reported a record high of 6,806 new cases on Thursday, when it also saw its highest daily toll of 59 deaths.

Photo: Medical personnel collects a swab sample from a man for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing at Ajwa clinic in Shah Alam, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. EPA-EFE/FAZRY ISMAIL

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