Malaysia reported 3,781 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Tuesday, bringing the national total to 4,933,753, according to the health ministry.

There are three new imported cases, with 3,778 cases being local transmissions, data released on the ministry's website showed.

Nine new deaths have been reported, pushing the death toll to 36,504.

The ministry reported 2,979 new recoveries, bringing the total number of cured and discharged to 4,861,792.

There are 35,457 active cases, with 75 being held in intensive care and 47 of those in need of assisted breathing.

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