Covid-19: Record high of 138 fatalities bring death toll to 6,866


PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recorded the highest daily Covid-19 fatality count on Saturday (July 17) at 138 deaths, bringing the overall death toll to 6,866.

Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah warned Malaysians against sparking new clusters by visiting one another or travelling beyond state lines for Hari Raya Aidiladha this week, reminding the public of the many Covid-19 clusters that came about due to negligent behaviour during past celebrations and festival periods.

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