Malaysia reported 2,521 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Monday, bringing the national total to 4,929,972, according to the Health Ministry.

There are two new imported cases, with 2,519 cases being local transmissions, data released on the ministry's website showed.

Eight new deaths have been reported, pushing the death toll to 36,495.

The ministry reported 4,695 new recoveries, bringing the total number of cured and discharged to 4,858,943.

There are 34,534 active cases, with 73 in intensive care, and 47 of those in need of assisted breathing.

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