Covid-19: Record high of 23,564 new cases, Selangor highest with 6,974 infections


PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia reported a record high of 23,564 new Covid-19 cases on Friday (Aug 20), bringing the cumulative total to 1,513,024, according to the Health Ministry.

This surpasses the record high of 22,948 set just a day before on Thursday (Aug 19).

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