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2021.05.28 20:45 GMT+8

Malaysia to impose 'total lockdown' as daily COVID-19 cases spike to new record

Updated 2021.05.28 20:45 GMT+8
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The Malaysian government on Friday announced a two-week "total lockdown" to halt all economic and social activities from June 1 in a bid to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

The announcement came as Malaysia reported a record high of 8,290 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the national total to 549,514.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency
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