1,168 new cases, most recoveries yet

Another 1,168 Covid-19 cases were reported today, taking total confirmed infections in the country to 39,357.

Of these, 616 were recorded in Sabah, 247 in Selangor, 105 in Labuan and 68 in Negeri Sembilan.

Active cases stand at 11,666 with 87 in the ICU and 32 in need of respiratory assistance.

Another 1,029 patients were discharged, bringing total recoveries to 27,409 or 69.6%.

However, three more deaths were reported, pushing the virus toll to 282.

Four new clusters were also detected.