JUST IN: 235 New Covid-19 Cases Recorded in Malaysia Marking Highest Daily Spike

Malaysia has recorded 235 new Covid-19 cases as of 12pm today (26 March), which is the highest daily spike in the country to date. This brings the total number of cases in the country to 2,031.

Of the 235 cases, 60 are from the Sri Petaling tabligh gathering cluster while the rest are still under investigation.

45 patients are currently in the intensive care unit including 32 patients who need breathing assistance.

UPDATE: Sebanyak 235 kes baru #COVID19 iaitu kes harian tertinggi menjadikan keseluruhan 2,031 setakat 12pm, 26 Mac.

60 drpd kes baru itu dari kluster perhimpunan di Seri Petaling, selebihnya dlm siasatan.

45 pesakit di ICU (32 pesakit memerlukan alat bantuan pernafasan).

— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) March 26, 2020

The Ministry of Health also reported the 21st death in the country, who is a 63-year-old citizen with a history of chronic illness. He is said to be case 1,588 and was at the tabligh gathering.

Meanwhile, a total of 215 patients have recovered and been discharged so far.

 

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