Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Friday said restrictions on movement and travel will be extended by another two weeks until April 28.
Police officers check vehicles at a roadblock on day five of the movement control order amid the COVID-19 outbreak in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on March 22, 2020.Global cases: More than 1,691,700Most cases reported: United States , Spain , Italy , France and Germany All times below are in Beijing time.Malaysia extended restrictions on movement and travel by another two weeks until April 28 to stem the spread of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced on Friday.
Malaysia has reported the highest number of cases in Southeast Asia. The country has confirmed 4,346 coronavirus infections and 70 deaths, according to its health ministry. — Yen Nee LeeSingapore reported 198 additional cases of Covid-19, taking its tally to 2,108 with six deaths as of Friday noon, according to the country's Ministry of Health.
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