New Covid-19 cases hit record high of 9,180; 4,400 cases reported in S'gor

The Health Ministry has recorded 9,180 new Covid-19 cases up to noon today, setting another record-high in Malaysia's worsening Covid-19 situation.

The previous record was 9,020 cases recorded on May 29.

Selangor recorded 4,400 cases today, surpassing its record yesterday of 4,152 cases. Yesterday, Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari said the surge is due to increased screening and contact tracing activities in areas under enhanced MCO.