Malaysia reports 110 new coronavirus cases, total hits 900

People wearing masks wait to cross a street in Kuala Lumpur on March 18, 2020, after the Malaysian government announced a movement control order to curb the spread of the coronavirus. PHOTO: REUTERS

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Mar 19, 2020, 04:57 PM

KUALA LUMPUR (REUTERS) - Malaysia reported 110 new coronavirus cases on Thursday (March 19), with the total number of cases increasing to 900.

Most of the new cases were linked to a religious gathering at a mosque attended by 16,000 people, the health ministry said.

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