September 21

Malaysia reported 1,667 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Tuesday, bringing the national total to 4,821,864, according to the health ministry.

There are two new imported cases, with 1,665 cases being local transmissions, data released on the ministry's website showed.

Another seven deaths have been reported, pushing the death toll to 36,324.

The ministry reported 2,028 new recoveries, bringing the total number of cured and discharged to 4,760,825.

There are 24,715 active cases, with 59 being held in intensive care and 37 of those in need of assisted breathing.

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