Malaysia reports 9 new COVID-19 cases as mandatory wearing of face masks kicks in

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported nine new COVID-19 infections on Saturday (Aug 1), with seven of them imported cases. This brings the total ...

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported nine new COVID-19 infections on Saturday , with seven of them imported cases.AdvertisementThe new imported cases involve five Malaysians and two non-citizens, said health director-general Noor Hisham Abdullah.Two COVID-19 patients are still in intensive care, with one requiring ventilator support.It is compulsory for residents in Malaysia to wear face masks in crowded public places starting Saturday.

"What the government is doing is right, I will definitely comply because I cannot afford to pay the fine. I take at least three face masks with me daily when I go out."Some shoppers said they feel safer with face masks. "Previously, I was a bit worried when visiting public places because there are many people who do not wear face masks but today, I found that apart from food places, everyone has started wearing masks," Ms Tan Lean Yee, who visited Jelutong market in Penang.

 

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