Darkest day as Malaysia records 26 deaths


PETALING JAYA: Malaysia marked a grim milestone with 26 deaths from Covid-19 reported yesterday, the highest in a single day, bringing the cumulative death toll to 1,683.

Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said there were 416 cases currently being treated in intensive care units, with 216 cases requiring ventilator aid.

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