Covid-19: Two dead as country records first deaths to virus


PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia recorded two deaths from Covid-19 on Tuesday (March 17), the first fatalities due to the pandemic in the country.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said the deaths involved case number 178, which was reported in Johor and case number 358, reported in Sarawak.

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