PUTRAJAYA, Nov 17 (Sin Chew Daily) – A total of 1,210 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the country as of noon today, including 19 imported cases.

Sabah reported the highest number of new cases at 499, followed by Selangor (271) and Kuala Lumpur (245).

To date there are a cumulative total of 49,730 confirmed cases and 36,624 recoveries (including 1,018 discharged today) at 73.7% recovery rate.

Five new deaths were reported today, taking the toll to 318.

There are currently 12,788 active cases, including 105 at ICUs, 40 requiring ventilators.