Covid-19 (April 23) - 2,847 new cases, S'gor and S'wak in the lead Published Modified11:08 am The new infections comprised 91.36 percent Malaysians and 8.64 percent non-citizens. The number of active Covid-19 cases (individuals under treatment) is continuing on an upward trend after a recent low on April 7 as the number of new cases continues to outpace the number of people who have recovered. The number of patients needing intensive care is also growing. It is now at levels not seen since Feb 15. Active cases: 22,512 Cases are on the uptrend in Selangor which recorded the highest number of cases today – 748 cases - compared to an average of 561 cases per day in the preceding seven days.