Malaysia reports 691 new coronavirus cases, biggest daily jump

A firefighter wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) sprays disinfectant on luggages of arrival passangers at the entrance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Sepang, Malaysia October 6, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng

Malaysia on Tuesday reported 691 new coronavirus cases, its biggest daily jump since the start of the pandemic.

There were four additional deaths confirmed, taking total fatalities to 141, the health ministry said. Total infections in the country stood at 13,504.

FILE PHOTO: A doctor wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) collects a swab sample from a man to be tested for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a clinic, as the outbreak continues in Shah Alam, Malaysia October 5, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng

(Reporting by Mei Mei Chu; Editing by Martin Petty)