Malaysia reports 732 new coronavirus cases; six new deaths

Medical worker collects a swab sample from a child to be tested for the coronavirus in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia October 21, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng

Malaysia reported 732 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, raising the total to 22,957 infections.

The Southeast Asian country, which imposed targeted lockdowns this month amid a spike in cases, also recorded six new deaths, raising its total number of fatalities to 199.

Medical workers wearing personal protective equipment collect swab samples from people to be tested for the coronavirus in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia October 21, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng

(Reporting by Rozanna Latiff; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

Medical workers put on personal protective equipment before a mass coronavirus disease (COVID-19) swab test in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia October 21, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng