PUTRAJAYA, Dec 27 (Sin Chew Daily) – A total of 1,196 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the country as of noon today, including five imported cases.

Selangor reported the highest number of new cases at 392, followed by Kuala Lumpur (202), Johor (194) and Sabah (186).

To date there are a cumulative total of 105,096 confirmed cases and 84,411 recoveries (including 997 discharged today) at 80.3% recovery rate.

One new death was reported today, taking the toll to 452.

There are currently 20,233 active cases, including 111 at ICUs, 50 requiring ventilators.