Covid-19: Nine new clusters detected with seven of them linked to workplaces

By JOSEPH KAOS Jr

Nation
Monday, 18 Jan 2021
7:37 PM MYT

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has detected nine new Covid-19 clusters in the country, bringing the total number of active clusters to 299.

Seven of the new clusters are linked to workplaces located in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Sabah, Pahang and Negri Sembilan - which include construction sites, factories and supermarkets.

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