Covid-19: Record 5,725 new cases reported, 16 deaths bring death toll to 733


PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia recorded 5,725 new Covid-19 infections on Friday (Jan 29), says the Health Ministry.

Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the country also reported 16 new Covid-19 fatalities, bringing the country’s death toll to 733.

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