PUTRAJAYA, Nov 20 (Sin Chew Daily) – A total of 958 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the country as of noon today, including five imported cases.

Sabah reported the highest number of new cases at 512, followed by Selangor and Negeri Sembilan (153 each).

To date there are a cumulative total of 52,638 confirmed cases and 39,088 recoveries (including 956 discharged today) at 74.3% recovery rate.

Three new deaths were reported today, taking the toll to 329.

There are currently 13,221 active cases, including 110 at ICUs, 42 requiring ventilators.