1,937 new cases, nine more deaths

Another 1,937 Covid-19 cases were recorded today, taking total confirmed infections in the country to 82,246.

Selangor recorded 823 cases (42.5%), of which 714 (86.8%) were from clusters and close contact screening.

This was followed by Sabah (429) and Kuala Lumpur (238).

Johor recorded 105 cases, Penang 102, Pahang 79, Perak 62, Negeri Sembilan 49, Kedah 16, Melaka 15, Labuan 11, Terengganu six, and Sarawak and Kelantan one each.

Active cases stand at 13,751 with 121 in the ICU and 66 in need of respiratory assistance.

Another 911 patients were discharged, bringing total recoveries to 68,084.

However, nine more deaths were reported, pushing the virus toll to 411.