People wear masks and comply with social distancing rule in Singapore (Photo:AFP/VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Southeast Asia reported 35,000 COVID-19 infections and 1,271 deaths on April 23, with Singapore being the largest regional hotbed.
On the day, Singapore announced additional 1,037 cases, most of them are work permit holders living in dormitories.
The country’s total COVID-19 cases hit 11,178, with 12 fatalities.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that Singapore will extend its COVID-19 "circuit breaker" period by four weeks until June 1.
Tighter measures will be in place minimally for two weeks from April 21.
Meanwhile, Thailand has seen positive signs in battling the pandemic. The country recorded 13 new cases on April 23, the lowest new infection number in the past 40 days, and one death, raising the total to 2,839 and 50, respectively.
Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said the lower numbers are a small success, and people cannot let their guard down.
Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has decided to extend the Movement Control Order (MCO) for the third time until May 12.
As of April 23, Malaysia had reported a total of 5,603 cases and 95 deaths. Meanwhile, 3,542 patients, or 63.2 percent, had been declared fully recovering.
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