Malaysia reports 13,336 new COVID-19 infections, 54 more deaths

Malaysia reported 13,336 new COVID-19 infections, as of midnight Monday, bringing the national total to 4,152,203, according to the Health Ministry.
Shanghai begins strict COVID restrictions
The eastern side of Shanghai is under strict restrictions on outings as authorities try to stop a surge in coronavirus numbers.
Bangladesh rolls out vaccination for 2nd COVID-19 dose
Thousands of people have lined up in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka and elsewhere in the country to receive their second COVID-19 vaccine dose.
S. Korea reports 347,554 new COVID-19 cases
South Korea reported 347,554 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Monday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 12,350,428, the health authorities said Tuesday.
Singapore reports 4,848 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore reported 4,848 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the total tally to 1,072,005.
Flu cases rise in U.S.: CDC data
Influenza cases are increasing in most parts of the United States, and the highest level has been recorded in central and south-central regions, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
6.0-magnitude quake hits coastal Ecuador, damaging houses, hospitals
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake on Saturday hit the coastal province of Esmeraldas, Ecuador, damaging residences, hospitals, and public buildings, authorities said on Sunday.