3,731 new cases, 15 more deaths

Another 3,731 Covid-19 cases were recorded today, taking total confirmed infections in the country to 242,452.

Selangor recorded 1,606 cases, followed by Johor (499), Kuala Lumpur (372), Melaka (313), Penang (250), Sarawak (219) and Sabah (160).

Negeri Sembilan recorded 92 cases, Perak 71, Kedah 43, Pahang 34, Kelantan 32, Terengganu 29, Putrajaya nine and Perlis two.

Active cases stand at 51,241 with 292 in the ICU and 140 in need of respiratory assistance.

Seven new clusters were detected:

1. Tapak Bina Lembah Selatan (Sepang in Selangor; 424 screened, 222 positive)
2. Jalan Bagan (Sabak Bernam and Klang in Selangor; 215 screened, 22 positive)
3. Ampang Campuran (Cheras in Kuala Lumpur and Hulu Langat in Selangor; 25 screened, 14 positive)
4. Jalan Gangsa Dua (Johor Bahru in Johor; 111 screened, 30 positive)
5. Seruas (Beluru and Miri in Sarawak; 150 screened, 59 positive)
6. Taman Segar (Muallim in Perak; 23 screened, 16 positive)
7. Lorong Mawar (Hilir Perak in Perak; 65 screened, 14 positive)

Seven others ended, leaving 441 active clusters across the country.

Another 3,369 patients were discharged, bringing total recoveries to 190,339.

However, 15 more deaths were reported, pushing the virus toll to 872.