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Undertakers overwhelmed by number of deaths in Malaysia

Some see up to 10 cases a day even as they try to prevent themselves from getting infected

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Hazlin Hassan‍ Malaysia Correspondent In Kuala Lumpur, Hazlin Hassan

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With deaths from Covid-19 soaring this year and hitting an all-time high of 126 on June 2, undertakers in Malaysia are overwhelmed as they struggle to handle the cases, while trying to keep themselves safe from infection.
Volunteer undertakers say they are seeing up to 10 cases a day now.
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