PUTRAJAYA, July 18 (Sin Chew Daily) – A total of 10,710 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the country as of noon today, including 12 imported cases.

Selangor reported 4,828 new cases, followed by Kuala Lumpur (945), Johor (808), Negeri Sembilan (771), Kedah (696), Sabah (666), Perak (407), Pahang (369), Penang (295), Melaka (289), Sarawak (261), Kelantan (146) and Terengganu (123).

To date there are a cumulative total of 916,561 confirmed cases and 784,949 recoveries (including 5,778 discharged today) at 85.64% recovery rate.

A record 153 new deaths were reported today, taking the toll to 7,019.

There are currently 124,593 active cases, including 909 at ICUs, 445 requiring ventilators.