Covid-19: 1,210 new cases, five deaths bring death toll to 318



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PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recorded 1,210 new cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday (November 17), brings the total number of infections to 49,730, says the Ministry of Health.

Tan Sri Health Director General Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah said fFive deaths were recorded, bringing the death toll to 318.

INTERACTIVE: Latest figures (Malaysia)

Regarding the new cases, he said that 19 were imported, while the rest were local broadcasts.

A total of 1,018 patients were discharged, which means that the total number of people who have recovered from Covid-19 in the country is 36,624, or 73.7% of all infections.

INTERACTIVE: Latest figures (worldwide)

Active cases in the country now amount to 12,788 or 25.7% of cases.

Currently, 105 people are being treated in intensive care units, and 40 of them require respiratory assistance.



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