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A total of 134 fatalities were also recorded, bringing the death toll to 7,574.
“There are 938 patients in intensive care units, with 459 requiring ventilation support,” he said in a statement yesterday.
He added that Selangor recorded the highest number of Covid-19 infections with 6,049 cases, followed by Kuala Lumpur (1,611), Johor (791) and Negri Sembilan (711).
“Thirty-two new clusters have been reported, bringing the number of active clusters to 946.
“Twenty-one of the new clusters are workplace clusters while seven are community clusters, two are education institute clusters and the remaining two are high-risk group clusters,” Dr Noor Hisham said, adding that the number of active Covid-19 cases were 142,051.
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Friday, 23 Jul 2021 09:34 AM MYT
BY JUSTIN ONG
A nurse prepares the vaccine during the vaccination session for Persons with Disabilities in St Nicholas Home, Bagan Jermal July 5, 2021. Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 Malaysia administered 507,750 doses of Covid-19 vaccines yesterday, putting the country on track to meet its target of vaccinating the entire adult population by October.
According to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba, 335,977 doses were given out to residents in the country receiving their first of two vaccinations.
Another 171,073 were administered to those receiving their second dose for full protection.