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Southeast Asian nations post increasing COVID-19 cases

On June 3, Malaysia posted over 8,200 new COVID-19 cases, while the figure for Singapore was the highest since May 16.
Southeast Asian nations post increasing COVID-19 cases ảnh 1People wait for COVID-19 testing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – On June 3, Malaysia posted over 8,200new COVID-19 cases, while the figure for Singapore was the highest since May 16.

Malaysia recorded 8,209 new COVID-19 infections on the day, pushingthe national tally to 595,374 cases. Selangor state continued to have the highestnumber of infections, at 3,125, followed by Kuala Lumpur (801) and Johor (752).

Meanwhile, the Singaporean Ministry of Health confirmed 45new coronavirus cases, including 35 domestic ones, at noon on June 3, takingthe nation’s total to 62,145.

According to Singaporean Finance Minister Lawrence Wong, hiddenCovid-19 cases that continue to circulate within the community remain a causefor concern.

The same day, Cambodia reported another 729 infections ofthe coronavirus, 29 of which were linked to the February 20 communityoutbreak.

The local ministry of health also reported six new deathsand 721 recoveries. As such, Cambodia recorded a total of 32,189 infectionswith 24,763 recoveries and 236 fatalities.

Also due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, Indonesiahas cancelled the haj pilgrimage for people in the world's largestMuslim-majority nation for a second consecutive year, religious affairsminister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas announced on June 3.

The number of cases in the nation increased by 5,353 in thepast 24 hours to 1,837,126, with the death toll adding by 187 to 51,095, accordingto its Health Ministry/.
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